New Delhi, Sep 24: Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, alias Partha Sarathy, director of the reputed Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management located in Delhi’s upscale Vasant Kunj area, has been accused of sexually harassing multiple women students and is currently absconding, police confirmed on Wednesday.

According to officials, the allegations stem from students enrolled in post-graduate management diploma courses under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category. Out of 32 female students who recorded their statements, at least 17 have accused Chaitanyananda of sexual misconduct.

The complaints include disturbing accounts of abusive language, lewd text messages, and forced physical contact. Victims further alleged that female faculty members and administrative staff pressured them to comply with the accused’s demands. Several students claimed that wardens at the ashram facilitated introductions to Chaitanyananda.

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In a startling revelation, authorities also discovered that the accused had been driving a luxury Volvo car bearing a fake United Nations number plate (39 UN 1). Investigations confirmed that the plate was fabricated and not issued by the UN. The vehicle has since been seized.

“A case of sexual harassment and other relevant charges has been registered against Swami Chaitanyananda,” said Amit Goyal, Deputy Commissioner of Police, South-West District. He added that the accused has been missing since the case was filed.

Police teams have reviewed CCTV footage and are conducting multiple raids at both the institute and the accused’s residence, but Chaitanyananda remains untraceable.

Investigations are underway, and further details are awaited.

(IANS)

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