An ex-university Hindi stenographer had alleged that SHAUTS officials attempted to convert her and other girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to Christianity through coercion.
Two minor girls aged 9 and 11 respectively were confined by the Pandita Ramabai Mukti Mission orphanage and subjected to torture for resisting their proselytising diktats
Additional SP Kalu Singh said that the police have confiscated audio tapes, compact discs, 6 mobiles, 3 ATM cards, Aadhar cards, and propaganda material related to Christianity.
Nihang Sikh identified as Harmandeep Singh alias Toofan Singh released a video on his Instagram account threatening Bageshwar Dham Sarkar Dhirendra Krishna Shastri.
The chats between the teacher and the victim student have also gone viral. The court also found in its analysis that the evidence provided by the victim's family and the messages found on the teacher's phone supported the claims in the complaint.
The Police is said to have filed a police case under the Odissha Freedom of Religion Act, 1967 and have also seized a Bible, passports, cash and some medicines from the accused.