ARAVINDAN BALAKRISHNAN IN LONDON FACES LIFE SENTENCE FOR DECADES OF ABUSE AND IMPRISONMENT

Aravindan Balakrishnan, aged 75, could face a life imprisonment after being convicted of imprisoning his daughter for thirty years and committing sexual assaults on women. The court heard how he manipulated and brainwashed his followers, asserting god-like powers. His daughter described her as being kept as a 'shadow' within the cult. Balakrishnan was found guilty of multiple sexual offences and false imprisonment. In an emotional statement, the victim shared her experiences of escaping and ongoing trauma. The severity of his crimes and betrayal has been reflected in the sentence.