Wed Sep 24 20:11:28 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Swami Chaitanyananda, director of a private management institute in Delhi, is accused of sexually harassing 17 students, primarily from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS). He allegedly sent coercive messages, offered foreign trips in exchange for favors, and threatened academic failure. An FIR has been filed, and police investigations revealed incriminating text messages and attempts to tamper with evidence. Chaitanyananda is on the run, having traveled from London to Mauritius and recently traced to Agra. He has a history of similar accusations and police have impounded his car containing fake diplomatic number plates.

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**Self-Styled Godman Accused of Sexually Harassing Students in Delhi**

**New Delhi, September 25, 2025:** A self-styled godman, Swami Chaitanyananda, director of the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj, is on the run after being accused of sexually harassing 17 students. According to police reports, the students, primarily from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), allege that Chaitanyananda sent coercive messages, promised foreign trips, and threatened to fail them if they refused his advances.

The case came to light after a complaint was filed by P.A. Murali, CEO of the Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, the parent organization of the institute. An FIR was registered, also implicating three female wardens accused of aiding Chaitanyananda in luring the students.

“He preyed on vulnerable students from the EWS category, believing they wouldn’t retaliate,” a police officer stated. Investigation has revealed disturbing text messages where Chaitanyananda offered trips abroad in exchange for personal favors and threatened academic repercussions for non-compliance. Police also found evidence that the wardens attempted to force students to delete these messages.

Authorities report that after the FIR was filed, Chaitanyananda fled, travelling from London to Mauritius and has recently been traced to Agra. Teams have been dispatched to apprehend him. His past record reveals five prior criminal cases, including two similar sexual harassment allegations in 2009 and 2016.

Further investigation uncovered a luxury car registered to Chaitanyananda containing fake diplomatic number plates. The vehicle has been impounded, and his assets are currently under scrutiny. CCTV footage from the institute, which appears to have been tampered with, has been sent for forensic analysis. The investigation is ongoing.

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