New Delhi: Probe against Daati Maharaj for pooja at temple amidst lockdown

New Delhi : Self styled godman Daati Maharaj, who has been accused of raping two minor girls, has again hit the headlines after he along with some others, was seen offering prayers at the Shani Dham temple in south Delhi's Asola Village, violating the norms and guidelines of lockdown enforced to control the spread of Coronavirus.

The self styled godman along with some others which included old age persons and children were seen performing prayers at the temple on the occasion of 'Shani Jayanti'.

The matter came to light after videos of the incident went viral on the social media.

Earlier in March this year, the Delhi High Court asked Daati Maharaj and others to file a response on a CBI plea seeking cancellation of their anticipatory bail in a rape case.

The bail was granted to them by a trial court in January. Justice Chander Shekhar issued the notice to the godman and three of his associates as he listed the matter for next hearing on August 26.