Prayagraj, Feb. 21 -- A special POCSO court in Prayagraj has ordered the registration of an FIR against Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand and others in connection with allegations of sexual exploitation of minor children.
The order was issued on Saturday by Special Judge (POCSO Act) Vinod Kumar Chaurasia following a complaint filed by Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj, a disciple of Jagadguru Rambhadracharya.
The court directed the police to register an FIR at Jhunsi police station and initiate an investigation into the matter.
The court, in its 5-point order, said:- Accordingly, the present application under Section 175(3) read with Section 173(4) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, is disposed of in the light of the observation...