The Shankarpura police in Bengaluru have registered an FIR against self-styled numerologist Aryavardhan over alleged objectionable remarks made in a video shared on social media platforms.

According to the FIR, the complaint was filed by S. G. Suman Kumar, founder-president of Karnataka Govu Rakshakara Sene, on July 3. The complainant alleged that Aryavardhan used obscene and derogatory language against women, and made statements that insulted religious beliefs.

The complaint specifically alleges that the numerologist made a controversial statement about Goddess Lakshmi. The complainant contended that the remarks were derogatory towards women, outraged their modesty through words, and were intended to insult religious sentiments, and create communal disharmony.

Police initially registered the complaint in the station’s petition register (LPT No. 74/2026), issued a notice to the complainant, obtained and verified the video, and sought legal opinion before registering the FIR. The police have initiated investigation into the matter.

Published - July 09, 2026 04:02 pm IST