, titled "Skeletons in the Closet," focuses on the escalating tensions in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, as long-hidden allegations against the spiritual leader begin to surface publicly.

The episode features testimonies from some of the survivors, who share their harrowing experiences of being abused by Asaram Bapu. They reveal how they were manipulated, coerced, and intimidated into submitting to his abuse, often under the guise of spiritual guidance or healing.

Here is the of the key elements from the Asaram Bapu case that Episode 2 of a "Cult of Fear" series would typically cover:

In the case of Asaram Bapu, creators exploit public interest in his crimes and the justice system’s flaws. The real story is already disturbing enough — no fiction needed.

The episode concludes with a look at the aftermath of Asaram Bapu's arrest and the subsequent trial. In 2018, he was convicted of raping a 10-year-old girl and sentenced to life imprisonment. The verdict brought some closure to the survivors, but many feel that justice has still not been fully served.