Denouncing the incident, Tirath said, "Given the spiritual and traditional ethos of our country, such a person cannot be called a saint.
"Whatever has happened is wrong and shameful and commom people should think twice before putting their trust on such people. Even those who are protesting should know for whom they are doing such things. He has indulged in such a degrading act," said Tirath.
Scores of supporters of Asaram Bapu had staged a protest at Jantar Manatar demanding his immediate release yesterday claiming he is innocent and was being targeted.