Mutt head arrested over alleged sexual exploitation of woman

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  Police arrested a 45-year-old seer over allegations that he sexually exploited a 25-year-old woman on the promise of marriage.

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  The woman’s complaint says he later refused to marry her and threatened her.

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  Police registered a case against the seer and his brother on October 8.

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  The seer is the head of the Maddavanapura Devaveera Samsthana Mutt.

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  Police said further investigation would examine the allegations.

Who

A 45-year-old seer, Guru Nanjeshwara Shivacharya Mahaswamy, also known as Dayananda, was arrested. A case was also registered against his brother.

What

The seer is accused of sexually exploiting a 25-year-old woman on the promise of marriage, then refusing to marry her and threatening her.

When

Police registered the case on October 8 and arrested the seer on October 12, 2026.

Where

The arrest was made by the North East Women Police. The seer heads the Maddavanapura Devaveera Samsthana Mutt.

Why

The woman filed a complaint alleging sexual exploitation, refusal to marry her and threats.

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