Lookout Circular Issued Against Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati in Sexual Harassment Case
Several police teams are conducting raids across Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand as part of the ongoing investigation.
Delhi Police have issued a lookout circular (LOC) against Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, the former head of a private management college in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, who has been accused of sexually harassing several students. The LOC is aimed at preventing the accused from fleeing the country, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel.
Swami Saraswati has been absconding for over a month, even as police teams conduct raids across Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand in an attempt to locate him. The complaint was first filed by the college administration on August 4, following serious allegations of misconduct.
In its statement, the institution accused Saraswati of “illegal, inappropriate, and detrimental” activities. The management said it had cut all ties with him and informed authorities about the alleged criminal acts. The case has since drawn widespread attention, given the nature of the allegations and the vulnerable group of students involved.
According to police, the complaint stated that Saraswati was harassing students enrolled under scholarships meant for economically weaker sections. Deputy Commissioner Goel said that statements of 32 female students were recorded, and 17 of them confirmed receiving obscene messages and abusive language from the accused on WhatsApp.
More disturbing are the allegations of unwanted physical contact. Several students claimed that women faculty members and administrators pressured them to comply with Saraswati’s inappropriate demands, suggesting a deeper level of institutional complicity.
In a further twist, police discovered a car in the college’s basement bearing a fake diplomatic number plate. This led to a separate case being filed against Saraswati on August 25 for cheating and forgery.
Authorities are continuing their search operations as pressure mounts for swift action. The case has raised serious concerns about safety in educational institutions and the accountability of individuals in positions of power.