BAPS also describes this as a personal spiritual discipline rather than a rejection of women, and says its sadhus are taught to respect women. Its published material gives examples of sadhus avoiding situations where their religious vows could not be maintained.
This is not the first time France has witnessed violence after a major PSG victory. Last year as well, celebrations following PSG’s Champions League win over Inter Milan had turned deadly.
The Parisian authorities have cordoned off the roads leading to Eiffel Tower and a thorough sweep is being carried out to ascertain if the threat was legitimate.