Rohini ashram sexual assault case: 40 girls rescued, Delhi HC warns of strict action

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday sought details about all eight ashrams of alleged 'godman' Virendra Dev Dikshit, who is under scanner after several cases of sexual assault and forced confinement of minor girls were filed against him by two female devotees.

According to reports, the Delhi High Court today directed the authorities to furnish details about all the ashrams of 'baba' Virendra Dev Dikshit at the earliest. 

The court also raised concerns about the alleged illegal activities being conducted in the ashram in the name of teaching meditation to devotees, many of whom were being forcibly kept in prison-like conditions.

The court also indicated that a warrant would be



issued against Virender Dev Dikshit, the head of the ashram, if details about his centres aren't submitted soon.

The Delhi High Court has ordered DCW, Delhi Police and two  senior lawyers to inspect all his ashrams, DCW chief Swati Maliwal said today.

Over 40 girls were rescued by the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) along with the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and the Delhi Police from Rohini's Adhyatmik Vishwa Vidyalaya.

The step was taken after the Delhi High Court formed a panel consisting of lawyers and the DCW chief to inspect the premises of the ashram, owned by the Baba Virender Dikshit, where girls and women were allegedly kept in illegal confinement.