Sri Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, who was arrested under the provisions of PoCSO Act and was behind bars for the last 14 months, was released on bail from Chitradurga prison on Thursday.
As per bail conditions, the seer is barred from entering Chitradurga district. And, soon after release from prison, he is said to have left for Davangere district in a devotee’s car.
The seer is facing the charge of sexually exploiting two minor girls and violating the provisions of SCs and STs (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
