New Delhi: Self-styled godman Asaram, who has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl at his ashram in Jodhpur, had warned Rajasthan government of dire consequences if he was arrested. Asaram has threatened the the Rajasthan government during a religious congregation on August 31 in Indore.
He had said his supporters would go on rampage if he was arrested by Rajasthan Police in the sexual assault case. After Asaram was arrested his supporters had staged a protest in various cities including New Delhi demanding his immediate release and claiming that he is innocent and was being framed.
The 72-year-old Asaram was sent to jail on Monday after he was remanded in 14-day judicial custody by a court here. Asaram was arrested in Indore following an FIR lodged by the victim that she was sexually assaulted by him.
Asaram's counsel K K Menon, arguing on his bail plea before District and Sessions Judge (Rural) Manoj Kumar Vyas, alleged that the police had worked under the pressure of media and prepared FIR in a hurry.
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