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Ujjain: Mahamandaleshwar Indradev accused of sexual harassment, senior nun demands removal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 03:17 PM
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Senior nun Sadvi Harshanand has criticised the silence of the religious community after Mumbai police filed an FIR against Mahamandaleshwar Indradev for alleged sexual harassment, urging his removal.
Mumbai police have registered an FIR against Mahamandaleshwar Indradev, a senior figure in the Ujjain religious establishment, on charges of sexual harassment. The complaint alleges inappropriate conduct by the leader, prompting a formal criminal investigation.
Sadvi Harshanand, a respected nun from the same tradition, publicly questioned the silence of the broader saint community and the Akhada council regarding the allegations. She called for immediate action, stating that if the accusations are proven, Indradev should be removed from his position.
The Niranjani Akhada, which oversees the order, has announced that it is preparing to take a decision on the possible expulsion of Indradev. No official statement has yet been released by the council, and the matter remains under police scrutiny.
The case highlights growing concerns about accountability within religious institutions in India, as law enforcement and community members grapple with the allegations.
Sadvi Harshanand, a respected nun from the same tradition, publicly questioned the silence of the broader saint community and the Akhada council regarding the allegations. She called for immediate action, stating that if the accusations are proven, Indradev should be removed from his position.
The Niranjani Akhada, which oversees the order, has announced that it is preparing to take a decision on the possible expulsion of Indradev. No official statement has yet been released by the council, and the matter remains under police scrutiny.
The case highlights growing concerns about accountability within religious institutions in India, as law enforcement and community members grapple with the allegations.