Self-styled godman ‘Daati Maharaj’ booked for allegedly raping disciple in Delhi

According to news agency ANI, the case was registered under sections of IPC 376, 377, 354 & 34.

Picture of Daati Maharaj taken from shanidham.in

New Delhi: A rape case was registered against self-styled godman Daati Maharaj in the national capital on Monday. According to police sources of news agency ANI, the case was registered in Fatehpur Beri on Sunday. It was later transferred to District Investigation Unit (DIU). Daati Maharaj has been booked under Indian Penal Code, sections - 376, 377, 354 and 34. Another report on Times Now stated, "the woman disciple has alleged that she was sexually assaulted inside Shani Dham two years ago. Because of fear and social stigma, the victim did not file a complaint earlier." The self-styled godman has a huge following in Delhi-NCR an other parts of North India. More details are awaited.