Orissa HC grants conditional bail to Sarathi

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court today granted conditional bail to self-styled godman Sarathi alias Santosh Raul in a case registered by Crime Branch of the Odisha Police.

As per the conditions put forth by the HC, Sarathi cannot visit Barimula or Kendrapara. He is not allowed to take out a procession after being released from the jail, the court ordered. Besides, Sarathi has to inform the investigating officer (IO) where he is staying.

Meanwhile, there is a remote chance that Sarathi will be freed from the Choudwar Circle jail, where he is lodged currently, as one more case is still sub judice.

Earlier, in May, the Supreme Court had granted bail to the self-styled godman in a case of molestation medical girl student.

He was arrested by the Crime Branch on August 7, 2015.