Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Monk Faces Rape Allegations; Denies Claims
A woman has accused Swami Pradiptananda, a Padma Shri awardee monk, of rape and forcing her to have an abortion, starting in 2013 after a job offer.
She says the abuse occurred at multiple ashram locations in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
The monk denies the allegations, claiming it's a plot to ruin his reputation.
The police have received a complaint and may be investigating.
A woman accuses Swami Pradiptananda of rape and forcing an abortion.
The alleged incidents began in 2013 after a job offer at an ashram school.
The woman claims she was repeatedly raped at multiple ashram locations.
She alleges Maharaj arranged for her abortion at a private clinic.
The accused denies the allegations, claiming a conspiracy.
- Who
- A woman has accused Swami Pradiptananda, also known as Kartik Maharaj, of the crimes.
- What
- A woman has accused Swami Pradiptananda of rape and abortion.
- When
- The alleged incidents began in 2013.
- Where
- The incidents allegedly occurred in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, at various ashram locations.
- Why
- The woman alleges she was repeatedly raped and forced to have an abortion by Swami Pradiptananda.
Accuser
Swami Pradiptananda/Kartik Maharaj
Central Allegations
Accuser
Claims she was repeatedly raped by Swami Pradiptananda, and forced to have an abortion.
Swami Pradiptananda/Kartik Maharaj
Swami Pradiptananda denies the allegations.
- Accused
- Swami Pradiptananda / Kartik Maharaj
- Nature of Accusation
- Rape and Abortion
- Location of Alleged Incident
- Murshidabad district, West Bengal
- Complaint Filed
- Nabagram police
- Award
- Padma Shri
