Davangere, May 14 -- A Zero FIR has been registered at Lakshmeshwar Police Station against Vachananand Swamiji of the Veerashaiva Panchamasali Lingayath Matha in Harihara over allegations of sexual harassment involving a minor, an official said on Thursday.

Officials said the incident that led to the registration of the case is alleged to have taken place on the morning of March 20, 2024.

According to officials, the complaint was filed by a 40-year-old labourer, whose 16-year-old son was enrolled as a student at the Matha between 2021 and 2024.

The complainant has alleged that during his stay at the institution, the minor and other students were subjected to repeated sexual and physical abuse.

The victim has alleged that the Swamiji w...