With a sacred tripund on his forehead, a Rudraksha mala around his neck, draped in ochre robes, armed with scriptures, and fluent in spiritual discourse—such was the outer saintly image of Swami Chaitanyanand Saraswati, also known as Parth Sarathi. Yet, hidden within was a kingdom of devilish deeds. Once displaying status with diplomatic license plates on luxury cars, this baba is now one of Delhi Police's most wanted criminals.
This is the same Changer Baba who, at times, parades as a saint, sometimes as a professor, a false guru, or even an author. Just days ago, devotees would cheer upon his arrival, but when his stack of sins unraveled, his disguise was torn away, and he vanished. Now, several Delhi Police teams are in pursuit, investigating allegations of sexual abuse and fraud, launching 'Operation Changer'.
The 5 chapters of 'Changer Baba' Swami Chaitanyanand Saraswati's malicious acts...
Chapter 1: Beneath the institution's veil—unholy acts
Swami Chaitanyanand was the master of the Shri Sharda Indian Management Institute located in Vasant Kunj, Delhi. Students there disclosed that he exploited his position to commit abuse. According to the registered FIR, he sent obscene messages to students, engaged in indecent late-night conversations, and forcibly touched them when called to him.
His language was so lewd; the students' souls trembled. Several students testified that he would intimidate them, saying, "Obey me, or I'll ensure you fail." Others were lured with foreign trips, or threatened with ruin. Investigations revealed he wasn't alone in this scheme. Some female faculty and wardens operated like a lady gang, assisting him.
They would either intimidate or coax students to the baba, managing to delete incriminating messages from their mobiles. Currently, Delhi Police is interrogating this lady gang, with arrests imminent. Amidst all this, the burning question remains: Where is the wicked baba now? Is he still in the country, or has he used his influence to flee abroad?
Chapter 2: The game of fake license plates
From Chaitanyanand Saraswati's location, Delhi Police uncovered 10 fake license plates, resembling those of the United Nations and other embassies. His luxury car sported a counterfeit diplomatic plate. The question is, why would a sadhu need such a false identity? Was he conspiring a larger crime behind the institution's guise? Police are digging for secrets behind these deceptions.
While investigating the case, Delhi Police discovered several days of CCTV footage had been erased at the baba's institute. Suspicions arise that the warden and the baba tried to destroy evidence. The DVR has been sent for forensic examination, and once the report is in, more evidence of the baba's dark deeds may surface.
Chapter 3: A history of misdemeanors
The investigation revealed this baba hails from Odisha and has ties to the institute for over a decade. This isn't the first time he's faced sexual abuse allegations. In 2009, a case was filed against him, and in 2016, a student's complaint led to his arrest, though he was soon out on bail. Evidently, he's a habitual offender in sexual crimes.
Chapter 4: A glamorous resume
Parth Sarathi, aka Swami Chaitanyanand, holds an MBA and a Ph.D. from Chicago Booth University, the same institution where 10 students have clinched the Nobel Prize in Economics. Recognized as a management guru, he's published several books and research papers in international journals. He claims spiritual initiation post-contact with saints, transforming into Chaitanyanand Saraswati. However, this isn't his true identity.
Chapter 5: Now the most wanted baba
This Changer Baba eludes Delhi Police capture. Seventeen student testimonies have been filed against him, all detailing his crimes in court. Consequently, police have launched "Operation Changer" to catch him. The counterfeit license plate on his red car and the deleted ashram CCTV recordings puzzle the investigation. There's suspicion of a larger network behind the baba's façade.
This is why his capture is a police priority. The web of deceit spun by Changer Baba is now exposed. Once the saintly robe is shed, the criminal within is revealed. The pressing question remains: how long will society fall prey to such charlatan babas exploiting faith and decency?
