I will quote from the sadhvi's affidavit here. 'On October 12, the ATS changed the mode of interrogation and became extremely aggressive. At first they asked my disciple Bhimbhai Pasricha to beat me with sticks and belts on my palms, forehands, soles, etc. When Pasricha refused to do so, he was severely beaten by the ATS. Ultimately with the greatest reluctance, he complied with the ATS orders but obviously being my disciple, he exerted minimum force on me. He was then pushed aside by a member of the ATS squad known as Khanwilkar, who then commenced beating me severely with a belt on my hands, forearms, palms, feet, soles, causing me bruises, swelling and contusions in these areas.

'From October 13 onwards, I was beaten during the day, night and midnight. On two occasions I was even woken up at 4 am in the morning and questioned about my knowledge of the blast. On these occasions, I was beaten by a senior officer having a moustache, whom I can identify. In addition I was subject to vulgar abuse and obscene language by members of the ATS team interrogating me. My guru was abused and my chastity was questioned. I was physically and verbally traumatised to the extent that I wanted to commit suicide.'

Tell us about the brain mapping and narco-analysis tests conducted on your client.

The brain mapping, polygraph and narco-analysis tests conducted on her are all negative. I have stated in the affidavit before the court that the tests were conducted on my client without her consent. Nevertheless all these tests have only established her innocence.

Image: One of the people injured in the Malegoan blast

Photograph: Sanjay Sawant

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