The National Commission for Women has written to Delhi Police Commissioner directing immediate arrest of Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, who is accused of sexual harassment, including those under the EWS scholarship program. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has taken suo motu cognizance of the case involving the accused, who is the Director and a member of the management committee of a private institute in New Delhi. In the letter, the NCW Chairperson also asked for a thorough and expeditious investigation of the case and protection and counselling for the victims. She has also sought a detailed status report in the matter within 3 days. As per the commission, the reports indicate that the accused used obscene language, made unwanted advances, and the faculty and staff allegedly pressured students to comply with his illegal demands.