- By Nidhi Giri
- Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:52 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Rajasthan: A woman has filed an FIR against a temple priest, accusing him of raping her multiple times in the Laxmangarh tehsil of Sikar district in Rajasthan. The FIR has been registered against priest Baba Balaknath in the Udyog Nagar police station of the district. It is alleged that the priest deceived the victim by promising to solve the family problems through "Tantra Vidya". On this pretext, he offered “prasad" (a religious offering) to the girl, which she later claimed was laced with drugs. It is also alleged that the priest threatened to kill the victim if she told anyone about the incident.
Allegations
The woman claimed that she was introduced to Baba Balaknath by a man named Rajesh during a visit to the Kshetrapal Temple in Khedi Datunjala, reported NDTV.
On the day of the incident, while offering to drive her home, Baba Balaknath allegedly gave her a piece of sweet (peda) that rendered her unconscious. The victim reported that while she was incapacitated, the priest raped her multiple times, with his driver, Yogesh, recording the assault on video.
Threats And Harassment
The victim stated that after the incident, she was subjected to continued harassment. The accused allegedly coerced her into regular visits and threatened to release the incriminating video online if she attempted to report the crime or refused their demands. Fearing for her safety, she remained silent for several months before deciding to seek justice.
Investigation
The viral video surfaced on social media over the weekend, prompting widespread outrage and further investigations into the case.
The police have registered a case at Udyog Nagar police station and begun questioning the accused. They are verifying the victim's claims, including threats made to her and her family. Baba Balaknath and his associates have not yet publicly responded to the allegations, and the police have yet to make any arrests in the ongoing investigation.