New Delhi:
A local court in Gujarat’s Surat on Friday convicted self-styled godman Asaram’s son Narayan Sai of rape. The 40-year-old was found guilty of raping two Surat sisters between 2002 and 2005 during their stay in his father Asaram’s Ashram in the city. The quantum of punishment will be announced on April 30.
Narayan Sai was arrested by the police from Haryana in 2013 following a complaint of two Surat sisters against him and his father. While the younger sister had accused Narayan Sai of sexual assault, the elder one had levelled similar allegations against Asaram, who is currently serving life sentence in Jodhpur jail.
On April 2018, Asaram was awarded life sentence under Section 6 of the POCSO Act, for raping a minor girl in Manai village near Jodhpur on August 15, 2013.
Take a look at the timeline of rape case against Narayan Sai:
October 6, 2013: Two sisters from Gujarat's Surat filed sexual assault case filed against Narayan Sai.
October 9, 2013: The victims testified before the judge under CRPC section 164.
October 25, 2013: Police raid Asaram’s Ahmedabad ashram and seized several documents. Meanwhile, Narayan Sai goes in the wind.
November 16, 2013: Cash prize of Rs 5 lakh announced over information on Narayan Sai and Rs 1 lakh on aides Hanuman and Jamuna.
November 21, 2013: Narayan Sai's lawyer seeks anticipatory bail. The court cancelled the plea.
December 4, 2013: Narayan Sai arrested from Punjab-Haryana border.
