KISHOR SHRESTHA <sthakeshor@gmail.com>	10:54 PM (17 minutes ago)

Hare Krishna Prabhuji and Mataji. PAMHO. AGTSP.

We write to you not only as members of the ISKCON community, but as deeply distressed parents of children affected by the recent visit of the CPO panel to Nepal, reportedly led by Hari Prerit Das (Prerit Shukla) along with three external lawyers.

This email serves as a formal complaint, demand for accountability, and notice of legal escalation regarding the conduct of this panel during their visit.

As per the official CPO framework outlined in the document:
https://gbc.iskcon.org/gbc_res/CPO_Guidelines_Oct_2012.pdf

It is clearly stated that investigative procedures must follow strict ethical, structural, and jurisdictional boundaries. We raise the following immediate concerns:

●     The panel composition itself is questionable. The guidelines indicate a structured and limited investigative body. How and under whose authority were four individuals (including three external lawyers) appointed?

●     Why was the entire investigation procedure proceeded as a conspiracy, without any proper investigative procedure followed?

●     We demand full disclosure of authorization, mandate, and scope granted to this panel.

What occurred during this visit was not an inquiry – it was an abuse of authority.

Under the pretext of investigating complaints related to the Gurukula, the panel:

●     Subjected our children to aggressive, coercive, and psychologically distressing questioning

●     Forced minors to video interviews alone in the room, without presence of parents/ guardian

●     Asked irrelevant, belittling, and leading questions, not about child protection – but about internal managerial issues

●     Pressured minors beyond acceptable limits, causing visible distress (fully documented)

●     Harassed parents with unrelated and intrusive questions about temple finances and individuals not connected to the case

●     Operated far outside their jurisdiction

We state this with full responsibility: Our children were not protected – they were exploited.

All interactions are documented via video recordings and CCTV footage, and we (the family) possess undeniable evidence of these actions.

When confronted, members of the panel:

●     Admitted to their inappropriate behavior

●     One individual reportedly suffered a panic episode under questioning, further raising concerns about their competence and conduct

Based on the nature and direction of questioning, we have strong reason to believe this was not a neutral investigation but a targeted attempt to defame and destabilize leadership within ISKCON Nepal, particularly Patri Prabhu, Mahavishnu Swami and other leaders of ISKCON Nepal.

We demand a thorough investigation into the possible involvement of:

●     HH Bhakti Purusottam Swami 

●     HH Bhakti Vijay Bhagavat Swami 

●     HH Bhakti Prachar Parivrajak Swami

●     Certain Nepal-based individuals with known histories of factionalism and power struggles, such as Revati Kanta Balaram Das (JPS) Ambuja Krishna Das (JPS), Kripalu Gaursundar Das (JPS)

●     We also raise concern regarding the involvement of individuals (Mr. Buddhi Sharan Shintakala, previously known as Bhatta Raghunath Das, disciple of HH Radhanath Swami, left ISKCON and initiated into GVA as Bhugarva Goswami Das) who have previously distanced entire community from ISKCON and attempted to influence or divide the devotee community.

●     Political minded devotees who are trying to create guru-faction in Nepal including Visvajit Vrajesa Das (JPS), Acharya Ratna Das (JPS), Siddhirupa Devi Dasi (JPS), Brihad Nitai Das (JPS), Rochan Jagannath Das (JPS), Laxmipati Das (JPS), Dipasna Rana (inspiring for JPS) who appeared violently during the conversation of parents with CPO panel to threaten all the parents

The consequences of this incident are severe:

●     Children have been emotionally harmed

●     Families feel violated and betrayed

●     Community trust has been deeply shaken

●     A stable spiritual environment has been deliberately disturbed

It takes years to build faith and unity. This reckless act has endangered both.

We hereby demand the following actions:

1. A formal written apology from the CPO (India) to the ISKCON Nepal community within 15 days
2. A full independent investigation into:

○     The authorization and conduct of the panel

○     Possible external influence or bias

3. Immediate clarification of CPO operational accountability and oversight mechanisms
4. Assurance that such individuals will never be permitted to conduct activities in Nepal again

We inform you that:

●     A legal case has already been filed in Nepal

●     Failure to respond adequately will result in:

○     Legal escalation within Nepal

○     Filing of legal proceedings in India

○     Submission of all video and CCTV evidence to national media and public platforms

If any involved individuals attempt to re-enter Nepal, we will pursue immediate legal action, including arrest under applicable laws.

We urge ISKCON leadership at all levels to take this matter with the seriousness it demands.

This is no longer an internal issue.
This is about child safety, abuse of authority, and institutional accountability.

We expect a prompt, transparent, and responsible response.

Hare Krishna,
On behalf of the concerned families of ISKCON Nepal Gurukula,

Krishna Tulsi Das (Brother of Gurukuli Student)