The Delhi Police have booked a self-styled godman, identified as Parth Sarthy, after multiple female students of a city-based management institute accused him of sexual harassment.Â
Despite raids and ongoing surveillance, the accused remains absconding.
The case was registered on August 4 at Vasant Kunj North Police Station after students of Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management came forward with complaints.
According to police sources, Sarthy, a member of the institute’s management committee, allegedly used abusive language, sent obscene messages, and made unwanted physical advances.
Statements of 32 PGDM students under the EWS scholarship were recorded, with 17 directly accusing him of harassment.
Investigators further revealed that some faculty members and administrators allegedly pressured students to comply with his demands.
A case was lodged under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with 16 victims later deposing before a magistrate.
During searches, Delhi Police also seized a Volvo car with a forged diplomatic number plate 39 UN 1 from the institute’s basement. A separate FIR was filed on August 25.
Officials confirmed the accused continues to evade arrest.
