BENGALURU: The CID police probing the second rape charge against the seer of Sri Ramachandrapura Math, Raghaveshwara Bharathi Swami, visited the math in Girinagar and conducted mahazar on Thursday.
The complainant had accused that she was raped twice, once in Hosanagar in 2006 and later at Girinagar math in August, 2012. Based on her complaint, the CID officials had conducted mahazar in Hosanagar a few days ago. The police had questioned the staff and locals in Hosanagar during the mahazar.
“As the mahazar was pending at the Girinagar math, a team of officials, led by investigating officer DySP Dharanesh, visited the spot on Thursday. The complainant had alleged that the rape took place at a room in the first floor of the math. The premises was searched and a hard disk and few other documents were seized during the mahazar. Some of the staffers were also questioned,” an official said.
As the court had directed the accused not to leave the city as one of the bail conditions, the accused seer was also present in the math during the mahazar, the official added.
Governor seeks details
Taking strong exception to the state government’s handling of alleged rape cases of Sri Raghaveshwara Bharati Swami, Governor Vajubhai Vala sought a detailed report from the government on this issue. When contacted, Additional Chief Secretary and the in charge of CMO, D N Narasimharaju confirmed a letter from the Governor. “At this stage I cannot disclose the contents of the letter,” he said.
