Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Padma Shri Awardee Summoned in Rape Case
A monk named Kartik Maharaj, who won a prestigious award called the Padma Shri, is in trouble.
A woman says he hurt her and made her have an abortion.
The police want to ask him questions.
The woman says the monk promised her a job before the incidents.
The monk says these claims are not true and that someone is trying to ruin his reputation.
Kartik Maharaj, a Padma Shri awardee, is facing accusations of rape.
The alleged rape occurred after a job promise at a school in December 2012.
The complainant alleges the Maharaj threatened and forced her to have an abortion.
Beldanga Police have summoned Maharaj for questioning.
Maharaj denies the accusations, claiming it's a conspiracy to defame him.
- Who
- Kartik Maharaj and a woman who filed a complaint.
- What
- Kartik Maharaj, a Padma Shri awardee, has been accused of rape.
- When
- The alleged incidents occurred after a job promise in December 2012 and until 2013.
- Where
- Beldanga, Murshidabad district, West Bengal.
- Why
- The monk is being questioned following accusations of rape.
Allegations
Denials
Denial vs. Accusation
Allegations
The woman alleges rape and forced abortion after a job promise.
Denials
Maharaj denies the accusations and claims a conspiracy.
- Accused
- Kartik Maharaj (Swami Pradiptanandaji)
- Accusation
- Rape
- Award
- Padma Shri
- Summoning Authority
- Beldanga Police
- Location
- Murshidabad, West Bengal
