After Ram Rahim, Phalahari Maharaj arrested for sexual assault in Rajasthan

Kaushlendra Prapanacharya Phalahari Maharaj, who has been charged with sexually assaulting his female disciple, was arrested on Saturday.

The 21-year-old victim from Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur had lodged a complaint against Rajasthan-based Phalahari Maharaj, alleging sexual exploitation.

In her complaint, the woman had alleged that the 70-year-old godman had sexually assaulted her at his ashram on August 7 in Alwar. The woman, who is studying law in Jaipur, had said her parents had been his followers for the past few years, PTI reported.

The 70-year-old self-styled godman was arrested from the government hospital, where he was admitted.