Relief for Radhe Maa: Godwoman not named as accused in dowry harassment case

Self styled 'godwoman' Radhe Maa, who was questioned last year in connection with a dowry harassment complaint filed by a woman, has not been named as an accused in the case, a senior police officer said. Sukhvinder Kaur, alias Radhe Maa, has not been named in the charge sheet submitted by the Kandivali police in a local court. "Since we haven't found any evidence against Kaur, she has not been named as an accused in the case," the officer said. 

However, six others persons, including the complainant woman's husband and in-laws, have been made accused in the case, police said. The charge sheet was filed about 10 days back, the officer added. A 32-year-old woman had last year filed a complaint of domestic violence and dowry harassment against her in-laws and Radhe Maa. She alleged that the 'godwoman' instigated her in-laws, who have been her followers for last several years. Later, Radhe Maa was questioned by police in connection with the case where she denied all allegations against her. She was also granted interim pre-arrest bail by the Bombay High Court in the case. 

Who is Radhe Maa?

Born in Dorangala village in Gurdaspur on April 4, 1965, Sukhvinder Kaur was reportedly drawn to spirituality from her childhood days and would spend time at the Maa Kali temple in her village. She was introduced to spirituality by Shri Mahan Ramdeen Das at the age of 23. She is married and has three kids. In fact, she's a grandmother as well!

She has been accused of obscene behaviour

Radhe Maa has been accused of indecent behaviour by advocate Falguni Brambhatt who has filed a complaint of obscenity, as the god-woman reportedly allows her followers to kiss and hug her. (Read more: Who is Radhe Maa?)