A yoga teacher in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, has been arrested for allegedly raping a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) woman. The suspect, identified as Pradeep Ullal (54), is associated with the Kevala Foundation in Mallenahalli.
According to police, the woman, who hails from Punjab but is now settled in California, USA, filed a complaint alleging that she was sexually assaulted by Ullal during three separate visits to him between 2021 and 2022.
The victim claimed that Ullal had manipulated her by suggesting they had a relationship in a previous life, exploiting her belief in reincarnation. This alleged manipulation is believed to have played a role in the victim’s trust in Ullal, allowing him to commit the alleged crime.
Following the complaint, police registered a case against Ullal and proceeded with his arrest. The investigation into the matter is ongoing.
