Karnataka Seer, Arrested For Sexual Abuse, Undergoes Medical Tests: Report

Karnataka: Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru's blood and hair samples were taken for investigation purposes, the report said.

Chief pontiff of Murugha Math Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, who is accused of sexually harassing minor high-school girls, underwent various medical tests at the Chitradurga district hospital on Saturday, sources said.

The police brought him to the district hospital under tight security from a Deputy Superintendent of Police's office where he is being questioned.

Sources said his blood and hair samples were also taken for investigation purposes.

After the tests, he would again be taken to the Deputy SP's office for further questioning, sources said.