Delhi: 17 female students accuse director of sexual harassment
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, director of Sri Sharada Institute in Delhi, has been accused of sexually harassing 17 female students.
According to an FIR filed in August 2024, he allegedly controlled students by taking their phones and certificates, threatened their careers if they spoke up, and sent them inappropriate messages.
Director is currently missing
The complaint also says Saraswati installed hidden cameras near hostel bathrooms and pressured students to visit his room or go on trips with him. Some staff reportedly helped him.
The institute has since cut ties with him.
Saraswati is currently missing despite police searches across several states; authorities have issued a lookout notice and are investigating possible surveillance abuse and forgery.
The National Commission for Women has asked police to arrest him quickly and protect the victims.