 "Asaram Bapu's ashram in UP found ransacked")
Jailed self-styled godman Asaram Babu's ashram in Shahjahanpur district was found ransacked, police said today.
According to DIG Bareilly RKS Rathore, the incident took place last night when the accused persons entered Asaram's ashram in Rudrapur village of Shahjahanpur district and ransacked his property, besides burning several books.
A case has been registered in this connection and three persons have been detained, Rathore said.
Pandey also allegedly admitted to his role in the murder and was produced in the court and sent to jail.
On October 7, 2013, angry locals had ransacked the controversial self-styled godman's ashram in Rajasthan after a fresh sexual assault case was registered against him in Gujarat by two sisters.
The main witness Kripal Singh was on July 10 shot by motorcycle-borne assailants in Cant police station area. He had been Asaram's disciple in his Jodhpur ashram and was called here with the help of Jodhpur Police.
It came to light during interrogation that Singh was shot by professional shooters while Pandey and three others had hatched the conspiracy, police said.
They had earlier tried to buy over Singh by offering Rs 10 to 20 lakhs but he did not relent and as the last resort he was eliminated, police said.
According to DIG Bareilly RKS Rathore, the incident took place last night when the accused persons entered Asaram's ashram in Rudrapur village of Shahjahanpur district and ransacked his property, besides burning several books.
A case has been registered in this connection and three persons have been detained, Rathore said.
Also Read
The incident took place a day after Narayan Pandey, a follower of the self-styled godman, was arrested in connection with the murder of main witness Kripal Singh in Asaram rape case in Shahjahanpur earlier this month.
Pandey also allegedly admitted to his role in the murder and was produced in the court and sent to jail.
On October 7, 2013, angry locals had ransacked the controversial self-styled godman's ashram in Rajasthan after a fresh sexual assault case was registered against him in Gujarat by two sisters.
The main witness Kripal Singh was on July 10 shot by motorcycle-borne assailants in Cant police station area. He had been Asaram's disciple in his Jodhpur ashram and was called here with the help of Jodhpur Police.
It came to light during interrogation that Singh was shot by professional shooters while Pandey and three others had hatched the conspiracy, police said.
They had earlier tried to buy over Singh by offering Rs 10 to 20 lakhs but he did not relent and as the last resort he was eliminated, police said.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%