Thiruvananthapuram: In an interesting development to  godman Swami Gangeshananda Theerthapada  bobbitisation case, the Crime Branch (CB) has unearthed the role of the complainant and her boyfriend Ayappadas. According to the new version to the case, the duo conspired against Gangeshananda, as they were worried the latter would be a hindrance to their plan to unite. In this regard, the CB has sought legal advice to name the duo as accused in the case. 

The incident happened in the year 2017. The woman acted in self-defence when Gangeshananda tried to sexually assault her. This was stated to the Pettah police in her first complaint. Later she changed her stand and gave a statement favouring Gangeshananda. A probe was conducted on various aspects and the latest findings are part of it. 

Reportedly, Gangeshananda had influence on the woman’s family and the latter and her boyfriend thought the former would be a hindrance to their relationship. To avert this, the duo met at Varkala and Kollam to conspire against Gangeshananda. It is learnt that before committing the act, both watched visuals of genital mutilation from internet. 

The present revelation by CB is based on scientific evidence and further probe on the case. The legal advice to name the the duo in the accused list is awaited. Once the nod is got, further procedures will be carried out.