Ahilyanagar Shaken: Kirtankar Gunjal Maharaj Arrested for Brutal Torture, Abuse of Minor Girl

• Kirtankar Yashwant Eknath Thorat alias Annasaheb Gunjal (Maharaj) arrested in Dhavalpuri, Parner for sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl for five years.
• Accused, president of Shri Durgadevi Warkari Shikshan Sanstha, also subjected victim to inhumane torture, including burning with hot iron tongs.
• Abuse began when victim was in 8th grade; accused threatened her family, claiming "I have committed two half-murders."
• Incident came to light on March 14 when victim's brother discovered her serious condition and took her into confidence.
• Parner police registered case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and POCSO Act; accused remanded to police custody until March 20.