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Self-Proclaimed Godman Asaram Gets Life Sentence in 2013 Rape Case

In 2018, Asaram was convicted for life in another rape case.

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Asaram, a self-styled "godman" who once had a large following in India, has been found guilty of rape – again.

In particular: The conviction was handed down by a sessions court in Gujarat's Gandhinagar on Monday, 30 January, according to a report by The Hindu.

  • Asaram received a life sentence, PTI reported on Tuesday, 31 January.

Case details: A woman disciple from Surat had alleged that she had been raped by Asaram, as per reports.

  • The sexual assault took place ten years ago

  • The scene of the crime was reportedly at his ashram in Ahmedabad's Motera

Past convictions: In 2018, Asaram was convicted for life in another rape case.

  • A girl from Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh had alleged that she had been raped by the 81-year-old

  • It reportedly happened at his ashram in Manai village near Rajasthan’s Jodhpur in 2013

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Behind bars: Asaram was taken into custody by Jodhpur Police on 31 August 2013.

  • He has since been lodged at the central jail in the city

(With inputs from The Hindu and ANI.)

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