Self-Proclaimed Godman Asaram Gets Life Sentence in 2013 Rape Case

Asaram Bapu.

(Photo: PTI)

Asaram, a self-styled "godman" who once had a large following in India, has been found guilty of rape – again.

In particular: The conviction was handed down by a sessions court in Gujarat's Gandhinagar on Monday, 30 January, according to a report by The Hindu.

• Asaram received a life sentence, PTI reported on Tuesday, 31 January.

Case details: A woman disciple from Surat had alleged that she had been raped by Asaram, as per reports.

• The sexual assault took place ten years ago

• The scene of the crime was reportedly at his ashram in Ahmedabad's Motera

Past convictions: In 2018, Asaram was convicted for life in another rape case.

• A girl from Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh had alleged that she had been raped by the 81-year-old

• It reportedly happened at his ashram in Manai village near Rajasthan’s Jodhpur in 2013

Behind bars: Asaram was taken into custody by Jodhpur Police on 31 August 2013.

• He has since been lodged at the central jail in the city

(With inputs from The Hindu and ANI.)