The student who has levelled rape charges against Chinmayanand threatened self-immolation on Wednesday, 18 September if he is not arrested while the BJP leader was admitted to a local hospital after complaining of uneasiness.
“Even two days after I recorded my statement before a magistrate, Chinmayanand has not been arrested. If the government is waiting for me to die, I will sprinkle kerosene on my body and immolate myself,” the student told reporters in Shahjahanpur.
The special investigation team probing her allegations on Monday, had taken the woman before Judicial Magistrate Geetika Singh to record her statement.
The same day, doctors were called at Chinmayanand's home when he complained of loose motions, weakness and uneasiness.
SIT to Submit Report by 23 Sept
When asked about the progress in the SIT probe led by him, Inspector General-rank IPS officer Naveen Arora said that it has to complete the investigation by 23 September and submit a report in the Allahabad High Court.
“No arrest has so far been made,” he said.
He said all angles in the case are being probed, and a mobile phone and a pen drive sent for forensic examination.
The woman’s father claimed that the SIT, set up on the orders of the Supreme Court, has not told him why an FIR has not been registered against Chinmayanand following the rape complaint filed by her.
“We will consult our lawyers on this,” he said.
Earlier, police had registered a case of abduction and criminal intimidation on a complaint initially lodged by the father.
Late, the student accused the BJP leader of rape and “physical exploitation” for over a year.
Chinmayanand to Be Kept Under Observation
Chinmayanand, 72, was admitted at a state-run hospital on Wednesday following medical advice.
“After his condition became bad, he was shifted to the medical college hospital and admitted in ward number 8,” said Chief Medical Superintendent Dr MP Gangwar.
He said that a team of doctors was being set up to keep him under observation as he complained of uneasiness, weakness and loose motions.
He has also complained of fluctuating blood sugar levels.
Earlier, the SIT has questioned the principals and staff members at two colleges where the woman has studied in recent years.
The student on Saturday, had given a pen drive containing 43 videos to the SIT to back her accusation against Chinmayanand, whose lawyer has alleged an extortion attempt.
The SIT had also examined her hostel room and Chinmayanand's home to collect evidence.
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