AP Police Arrests Godman Under POCSO Act
In a shocking incident, a godman, 63-year-old Swami Poornananda, for allegations of sexual assault. He allegedly raped a 15-year-old minor, at his ashram, for over two years. The arrest came on June 20, after the victim confined to a woman after she fled ashram. She was taken to a child welfare committee and underwent medical tests. She said, the swami tortured her, raped her. A case is registered under POCSO.