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▮Key figure▮Record AF-LDG-103
LAKSHMI DEVI (LAXMI DEVI).
▮ Identity sealed · POCSO §23
Family member, Wife of Asaram Bapu
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
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Incident
15 Aug One of the Surat sisters alleged that Asaram's wife and daug...
Followed up
FIR 20 Aug One of the Surat sisters alleged that Asaram's wife and daug...
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Sources cited
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Last revision
17 Jun 2026
▮ Quoted on record
“Arrested by SIT in Ahmedabad in connection with sexual assault cases; questioned by police; later released on bail; allegedly admitted to 'supplying girls' to Asaram”
▮ On record
One of the Surat sisters alleged that Asaram's wife and daughter helped exploit the girls; arrested by SIT and later released on bail
Wife of Asaram Bapu
Arrested in 2013-2014 by SIT. Allegations of helping in exploitation.
▮ Where this file is cited
SOURCE RECORD · AF-REF-29672026
Asaram’s wife and daughter held, released on bail - The Hindu
Source attached to Lakshmi Devi (Laxmi Devi). Imported during people-corpus reference backfill.
SOURCE RECORD · AF-REF-29392026
Asaram's wife, daughter admit to supplying girls
Source attached to Lakshmi Devi (Laxmi Devi). Imported during people-corpus reference backfill.
▮ On-record statements3 entries
11 Sep 2014
Trial court deposition
Identification of incident location and the named accused; presented under sealed identity.
02 Mar 2018
Survivor counsel · supplementary submission
Counsel confirmed the survivor was prepared to repeat the deposition in appeal proceedings if asked.
24 Apr 2025
Independent corroboration · cross-checked
Two unrelated witnesses confirmed the survivor was inside the ashram during the period in question.
▮ Reader notes & questions
Reader · verified researcher3 days ago
Is the underlying deposition available in redacted form? Useful for cross-referencing with the 2025 appeal.
Reader · anonymous1 week ago
Thank you for keeping this on the record despite the intimidation history around the case.
File
AF-LDG-103
Jurisdiction
Key figure
Sealed
Public record
Status
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