Asaram verdict reactions: Justice done to victim, grief for dead witnesses
Several people hailed the Jodhpur court verdict of April 25 convicting godman Asaram Bapu of raping a minor, saying justice had been done. Others pointed to Asaram’s proximity to leading politicians
By NH Web Desk
Photo by Ramji Vyas/ Hindustan Times via Getty Images File photo of Asaram Bapu in judicial custody in Jodhpur. Asaram was convicted of raping a minor by a Jodhpur court on Wednesday, along with four other accused
Several people hailed the Jodhpur court verdict of April 25 convicting godman Asaram Bapu of raping a minor at his ashram in 2013, saying justice had been done. Four other accused were also convicted.
The victim’s father expressed relief and hoped that Asaram Bapu would get strict punishment. He also hoped for justice of the witnesses who were allegedly murdered or kidnapped.
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Others pointed to Asaram Bapu’s past proximity with leading politicians, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.