The girl was like my daughter: Rape-accused Daati Maharaj

<p>Pali (Rajasthan) [India], June 14 (ANI): Self-styled godman Daati Maharaj who has been accused of rape by a disciple has assured cooperation in the investigation.</p><p>Daati Maharaj told ANI that the complainant was like his daughter and he would not blame her even if he is executed.</p><p>"I won't put any allegations on that girl because she was my daughter and will continue to be that. Even if I am hanged, I won't put allegations on her. If I have done anything wrong, then the legal authorities will look into that. I will fully cooperate in the investigation," he said.</p><p>Daati Maharaj's comment comes after the crime branch of the Delhi Police on Wednesday recorded the statement of the victim and initiated the process to issue a Lookout Circular against the self-styled godman. He will not be permitted to leave the country.</p><p>Daati Maharaj has been accused of raping a disciple inside Shani Dham two years ago.</p><p>The woman registered a case in Fatehpur Beri police station on Sunday. It was later transferred to the District Investigation Unit (DIU).</p><p>Daati Maharaj has been booked under Indian Penal Code, sections - 376, 377, 354 and 34.</p><p>The woman has alleged that she didn't file a complaint earlier as she felt intimidated by the self-styled godman. She also said she was raped repeatedly at Gurukul Ashwasan in Rajasthan's Bal Gram. (ANI)</p><br/><center><em><p>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</p></em></center>

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