Chaitanyananda Saraswati, against whom a case of alleged sexual harassment has been registered, has shown "no remorse" for his actions and is not cooperating with the police during questioning, the Delhi Police said on Tuesday.
According to the police, the apprehended accused has been identified as Hari Singh Kopkoti, a resident of Bageshwar, Uttarakhand. The accused was held after one of the victim girls reported that her father had received a threatening call on September 14.
Delhi Police on Monday questioned Chaitanyananda Saraswati in connection with allegations of sexual harassment of female students at Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South-West) Amit Goel on Sunday said that police will seek the remand of Chaitanyananda Saraswati in connection with the alleged sexual harassment case.
Delhi Police apprehended Chaitanyananda Saraswati from a hotel in Agra late on Saturday night, officials said. He will be produced in the court later on Sunday.
Gurugram Police have suspended a police officer following allegations by a social media influencer that he stalked her and sent inappropriate messages.
The Additional DCP of the South West said that the statements of the victims are being recorded in accordance with legal procedures, and the investigation is progressing.
According to the FIR, Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati has been accused of allegedly committing multiple acts of sexual harassment and misconduct. The complaint states that the Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, revoked the Powers of Attorney issued to him in 2008.
According to police, on August 7, a complaint was received at Vasant Kunj North police station from an administrator of the institution against Chaitanyananda Saraswati, alleging sexual harassment of female students pursuing PGDM courses under the EWS scholarship scheme.