A battalion of 150 police officers, led by an Additional Superintendent of Police from Coimbatore, conducted a search operation at the Isha Foundation’s ashram in Thondamuthur on Tuesday. This action was taken a day after the Madras High Court requested a report on all criminal cases registered against the foundation.
The search team also included three DSPs. A senior police officer stated that the operation involved a thorough verification of inmates and a detailed search of the rooms at the foundation.
In response, the Isha Yoga Centre clarified that the police presence was part of a routine inquiry. “As per the court order, the police, including the SP, have come to the Isha Yoga Center for a general inquiry. They are speaking with residents and volunteers, understanding the lifestyle, and learning how they arrive and stay here,” the center stated.