In connection with the case involving the rape of a woman from Maharashtra and the issuance of threats at the Vrindavan Sevashram, the Niranjani Akhara has removed Swami Indradev—who is facing these allegations—from the position of Mahamandaleshwar.
उत्तराखंड/ हरिद्वार: स्वामी इंद्रदेव को बलात्कार और गंभीर आरोपों के चलते आखिरकार महामंडलेश्वर पद से निष्कासित किया गया
Swami Indradev Maharaj, a popular religious orator associated with the Sevadham Ashram in Vrindavan, faces serious allegations—including rape, sexual harassment, and intimidation—leveled by a woman from Maharashtra. Following her complaint, a ‘zero FIR’ has been registered in Maharashtra. Given the gravity of these accusations, the Panchayati Akhara Shri Niranjani has taken decisive action, expelling Swami Indradev from his position as ‘Mahamandaleshwar.’
The complainant alleges that Swami Indradev would pressure her to obey him by claiming to be God—an all-powerful, divine being. He reportedly told her, “I am God; I am the Divine; I am everything—do as I say.”
Action taken by the Niranjani Akhara
Shri Mahant Dr. Ravindra Puri, President of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad and Secretary of the Panchayati Akhara Shri Niranjani, confirmed the removal of Swami Indradev from his position. He stated that, following the emergence of serious sexual harassment allegations, the Akhara decided to expel him from the rank of Mahamandaleshwar. He further clarified that the Akhara now has no association whatsoever with Swami Indradev Maharaj.
Distance from Akhara events
Dr. Ravindra Puri noted that since being appointed as a Mahamandaleshwar, Swami Indradev had not participated in any religious or other events organized by the Akhara. He emphasized that the Akharas are governed by their own traditions, codes of conduct, and reputation—all of which the Akhara is duty-bound to uphold. Matters that tarnish the image of the saintly tradition are treated with the utmost seriousness, and no negligence is permitted in such cases.
Zero FIR in Maharashtra
Based on the complaint filed by the woman from Maharashtra, a ‘zero FIR’ has been registered against Swami Indradev in the state of Maharashtra.
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