Prayagraj, Feb 27 (NationPress) In a significant reprieve for Swami Avimukteshwaranand, the Allahabad High Court has temporarily prevented the Uttar Pradesh Police from detaining him regarding a child sexual abuse allegation currently under investigation at the Jhunsi Police Station.

The High Court has also provided interim protection to the seer, safeguarding him from any coercive measures until the forthcoming hearing in this matter.

Last week, Special POCSO Judge Vinod Kumar Chaurasia instructed the Jhunsi Police Station in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, to file a First Information Report (FIR) following a complaint lodged by Ashutosh Brahmachari.

On Saturday, Swami Avimukteshwaranand raised doubts about the integrity of the complainant, asserting that he has a prior criminal history.

The seer maintained that the FIR against him concerning child sexual abuse would ultimately reveal what he termed as "fabricated claims," expressing his unwavering confidence in the judicial system.

He stated, "Initiating a case is the right approach because once it is filed, further investigations and evidence collection will clarify the falsehood behind the allegations made against us."

"The person accusing me has a documented track record of criminal activities. This fact supports my claims," Swami Avimukteshwaranand alleged, asserting that the individual is known for lodging false cases against others for extortion purposes.

Following a review of a preliminary inquiry report submitted by Prayagraj Police Commissioner Jogendra Kumar, the Special POCSO court mandated additional investigation last week.

The allegations pertain to the sexual abuse of minors as outlined in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.

During a press conference in Prayagraj on Wednesday, Brahmachari made serious accusations against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, alleging misconduct at an ashram and naming other individuals he identified as involved.

Brahmachari remarked, "Those who label Mother Ganga as dirty are unworthy of bathing in her waters." He further alleged that young batuks (religious students) from flood-affected regions were brought to ashrams and subjected to abuse.

Moreover, he claimed that, according to a Supreme Court order, the title "Shankaracharya" is not applicable to the seer, warning that its usage could result in contempt of court proceedings.

Brahmachari expressed a desire to reveal the names of those allegedly complicit in these actions, naming Swami Avimukteshwaranand, his associate Mukundananda Brahmachari, Arvind, a disciple of his guru-bhai, and Prakash Upadhyay.