Daati Maharaj Case: Victim's statement recorded, procedure for Lookout Circular initiated

The crime branch of the Delhi Police on Wednesday recorded the statement of the victim in the rape case against self-styled godman Daati Maharaj.

The crime branch had also initiated the process to issue a Lookout Circular against Daati Maharaj. He will not be permitted to leave the country.

Daati Maharaj was accused of raping a disciple inside Shani Dham two years ago.

The woman registered a case in Fatehpur Beri police station on Sunday. It was later transferred to the District Investigation Unit (DIU).

Daati Maharaj has been booked under Indian Penal Code, sections - 376, 377, 354 and 34.

The woman has alleged that she didn't file a complaint earlier as she felt intimidated by the self-styled godman. She also said she was raped repeatedly at Gurukul Ashwasan in Rajasthan's Bal Gram.

On Monday, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal sought police protection for the women.

Maliwal wrote a letter to the SHO of Fatehpur Beri police station, requesting him to look into the matter and provide immediate protection to the victim.