Daati Maharaj directed to appear before police by Wednesday

Delhi Police Crime Branch has given Daati Maharaj time till Wednesday to appear before them in connection with the rape case against him.

The self-styled god-man has been accused of raping a disciple inside Shani Dham two years ago.

The woman registered a case in Fatehpur Beri police station on Sunday, which was later transferred to the District Investigation Unit (DIU).

The victim alleged that she didn't file a complaint earlier as she felt intimidated by the self-styled god-man. She also said she was raped repeatedly at Gurukul Ashwasan in Rajasthan's Bal Gram.

Daati Maharaj has been booked under Indian Penal Code, sections - 376, 377, 354 and 34. (ANI)