Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Warkari Community Seeks Removal of Sansthan President After Assault Case
Police have registered a case against Rahul Salunke, who leads a religious institution in Trimbakeshwar.
A 29-year-old woman says he promised to marry her and exploited her for nearly three years.
She also alleges that she and her six-year-old daughter were assaulted and threatened.
Police began investigating after her brother reported that the two had been abducted.
The woman later made allegations against Salunke, and police are trying to find him.
Members of the Warkari community want him removed from his leadership role while the case is investigated.
Trustees are expected to discuss what to do next.
The woman is being treated after reportedly consuming phenyl, and her condition is said to be stable.
Police registered a case against Rahul Salunke, president of the Sant Nivruttinath Maharaj Samadhi Sansthan, over allegations including sexual exploitation, assault, abduction and threats.
A 29-year-old woman alleges Salunke exploited her for nearly three years after promising to divorce his wife and marry her.
The case began with a complaint by the woman's brother to Indiranagar police on September 24 alleging that she and her six-year-old daughter had been abducted.
Warkari community members are demanding Salunke's removal, resignation or suspension while trustees are expected to discuss the matter.
The woman reportedly attempted suicide by consuming phenyl in Sangamner; she is receiving treatment and is reported to be stable.
- Who
- Rahul Salunke, the 29-year-old woman who made the allegations, and the Warkari community.
- What
- A case was registered against Salunke over allegations including sexual exploitation, assault, abduction and threats; community members are demanding his removal.
- When
- The woman's brother lodged a complaint on September 24; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- The case concerns the Sant Nivruttinath Maharaj Samadhi Sansthan in Trimbakeshwar and is being investigated by Indiranagar police.
- Why
- The demands followed serious allegations against Salunke, with community members arguing that someone facing such allegations should not lead the religious institution.
- Accused
- H.B.P. Rahul Salunke, president of the Sant Nivruttinath Maharaj Samadhi Sansthan
- Complainant
- A 29-year-old woman
- Allegations
- Sexual exploitation, a promise of marriage, assault, abduction and threats
- Reported duration
- The woman alleges the exploitation continued for nearly three years.
- Initial complaint
- The woman's brother complained to Indiranagar police on September 24 about an alleged abduction.
- Community demand
- Warkari community members are seeking Salunke's removal, resignation or suspension.
- Woman's condition
- She is receiving treatment after reportedly consuming phenyl in Sangamner; her condition is reported to be stable.
- Investigation
- Police are continuing the investigation and searching for Salunke.