Karnataka yoga guru arrested for raping NRI woman: 'A relationship in previous birth'

A yoga guru was accused of raping a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) under the pretext of having a relationship with her in her previous birth, police said.

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Published4 Sep 2024, 01:00 PM IST
Rape accused Yogi Pradeep Ullal.
Rape accused Yogi Pradeep Ullal.(https://kevalafoundation.org/)

A yoga teacher has been arrested in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, for allegedly raping a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) under the pretext of having a relationship with her in her previous birth, police said on Wednesday.

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Based on a complaint by the woman, the police registered a case against the Pradeep Ullal (54) of Kevala Foundation in Mallenahalli in that district.

The complainant hails from Punjab but is settled in California, USA.

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The victim alleged that she visited the Yoga Guru thrice between 2021 and 2022 when she was sexually assaulted.

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