The otherwise bustling gates of Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management in Vasant Kunj stood eerily quiet on Wednesday evening, with policemen posted at the entrance and television crews outside. Vehicles were let in only after stringent inspection.

The dismal turnaround has at its centre a 62-year-old self-styled godman.

Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati alias Parthsarthy was booked following allegations by several female students of harassment. Statements of 32 women were recorded, of whom 17 accused him of abusive language, sending explicit messages and making unwanted advances.

Locals said the building also, ironically, houses a coaching centre that educates women about empowerment in work spaces, and a cement company office, on the upper floors.

An auto driver who has been ferryin

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