65 year old Rajinder Kalia, Hindu cult leader, who identifies himself as an ‘incarnation of God’ has been accused of raping four female devotees. He allegedly indoctrinated his devotees to believe he was 'divine'.
Reportedly Kalia also practiced how to influence groom worshippers at Baba Balak Nath temple. “The guru is also accused of using his power to financially exploit his followers,” Daily Mirror reported.
He allegedly groomed worshippers at Bell Green, Coventry. The West Midlands Police have charged Kalia with sexual abuse and criminal offences. According to court documents, the accused used his power and influence to groom worshippers as young as four at the Baba Balak Nath temple in Bell Green, Coventry. He is also accused of instigating his followers to practice 'onslaught of harassment' against any members of the temple who spoke out against him.
“The four women seeking damages from Kalia are no longer members of the Coventry temple,” a report mentioned. Followers used to kiss and touch Kalia’s feet as he sat on his throne. He apparently threatened women with acid attacks if they spoke up. Worshippers claim that Kalia has magical powers, which is why his son Pavan, 41 is alive despite suffering from Cancer for the past 30 years.
The court document also states that a woman was taught how to be kissed and hugged at a tender age. “Kalia allegedly used “spiritual justification” to force her to have sex, which she could not refuse out of “respect and obedience”,” The Times reported. Another 21 year old was told that “sexual behaviour was a manifestation of [her] keeping herself pure for her guru”.
The allegations were filed at the High Court last month by consultant solicitor at Peacock Law, Clare Kirby. These claims are no surprise for the cult leader. Earlier, in 2017, similar allegations were made against him.
According to the court claim, Kalia, whose followers travelled from as far as Glasgow to see him, is alleged to have claimed 'to be divine' and is accused of using 'undue influence' over young girls for three decades.
The Times has reported that in addition to the four women, a man and a woman claim they lost £1.1 million handed over to Kalia under his influence and as unpaid servants. Another woman is seeking £520,0000 over similar claims.
Online stories claim that the cult leader had a home with a swimming pool in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Rugy, Warwickshire, and charged around £12,000 per person to show their devotion.
Nazir Afzal, a former chief prosecutor, told The Times: 'It's shocking that this is alleged to have happened in plain sight. There is undue deference paid towards people who are supposedly the most religious. People should not be prevented from speaking up because of the perceived power and control these individuals have.'
Kalia has a chance to defend himself at the High Court, The Times reported.
