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Odisha Godman Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Disciple in Ashram
16 Aug
Summary
- Self-proclaimed godman arrested for sexually assaulting woman disciple
- Incident occurred at the godman's ashram in Dhenkanal, Odisha
- Victim alleges godman offered her ₹50,000 to remain silent
On August 14, 2025, a self-proclaimed godman in Odisha's Dhenkanal district was arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a woman disciple at his ashram. The accused, identified as Baba Madhu Mangal alias Madan Mohan Parida, was taken into custody a day after the incident.
According to the victim, the assault occurred on the evening of August 13th when Madhu Mangal entered her room at the ashram and sexually assaulted her while she was resting. The woman, who worked as a helper in a restaurant run by the ashram, claims she resisted the godman's advances, but he forcibly assaulted her.
Following the complaint, the police sealed the ashram and arrested Madhu Mangal. Authorities also conducted a thorough examination of the premises, with forensic experts inspecting the rooms and collecting samples to gather corroborative evidence. Certain portions of the ashram were sealed off during the ongoing investigation.
The victim's statement has been recorded, and the medical examination report is awaited. Madhu Mangal allegedly offered the survivor ₹50,000 to remain silent, but the woman approached the local police station instead.
