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Mystery Surrounds Death of Premanand Maharaj’s Disciple in Vrindavan
A 25-year-old disciple of Premanand Maharaj died after falling from an ashram terrace in Vrindavan.
His name was Deepak Lodhi, and he was also called Rasik Dulari Sharan.
The incident happened on September 25.
Police say early evidence, including CCTV footage, suggests he may have died by suicide.
However, his family asked police to investigate further.
Officers are checking what happened just before the fall.
They are questioning people, examining cameras and testing a blood sample.
Police also found blood-soaked clothes and an injury whose cause is still unknown.
Deepak Lodhi, also known as Rasik Dulari Sharan, died after falling from a fourth-floor terrace at Guru Kripa Kunj in Vrindavan.
The 25-year-old had become a disciple of Premanand Maharaj about two years ago.
Police said initial findings and CCTV footage indicate a possible suicide, but the family’s complaint prompted a broader investigation.
Investigators seized cameras, questioned people at the ashram and sent Sharan’s blood sample for forensic examination.
Police also found a grinder and blood-soaked clothes in his room while investigating an unexplained private-part injury.
- Who
- Deepak Lodhi, also known as Rasik Dulari Sharan, a 25-year-old disciple of Premanand Maharaj.
- What
- He died after falling from the fourth-floor terrace of an ashram; police are investigating whether he died by suicide or under other circumstances.
- Where
- Guru Kripa Kunj ashram in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- September 25, on a Friday morning; a video of the fall circulated on social media on Sunday.
- Why
- The cause and circumstances remain unclear, particularly what happened before the fall and how Sharan sustained an injury before his death.
Initial Police Assessment
Family’s Concerns
Cause of death
Initial Police Assessment
Police said the initial investigation and CCTV footage indicate that Sharan may have died by suicide.
Family’s Concerns
The family filed a complaint, leading police to examine all aspects of the case rather than rely only on the initial assessment.
Events before the fall
Initial Police Assessment
Police are reviewing footage and questioning people at the ashram to clarify what happened immediately before the jump.
Family’s Concerns
The family’s complaint reflects unresolved questions about the circumstances surrounding the fall.
Unexplained injury
Initial Police Assessment
Police said an injury to Sharan’s private part and blood-soaked clothes were found, but its cause remains unclear.
Family’s Concerns
The unexplained injury and recovered items are among the matters requiring further investigation.
Key facts
- Deceased
- Deepak Lodhi, also known as Rasik Dulari Sharan
- Age
- 25
- Location
- Guru Kripa Kunj ashram, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of death
- September 25
- Initial police assessment
- CCTV footage and early investigation indicate possible suicide
- Investigation steps
- CCTV review, questioning of witnesses, camera seizure and forensic blood testing
- Unresolved evidence
- A private-part injury, blood-soaked clothes and a grinder were found or noted during the investigation
Quotes
A senior police officer
Police officer who briefed reporters about Lodhi's identity and residence
“Upon taking cognisance of the information, an immediate investigation was conducted, and it was learned that his name is Deepak Lodhi alias Rasik Dulari Sharan, who is a resident of Jabalpur. He was residing at the Guru Kripa Kunj Ashram associated with Keli Kunj.”
NDTV
Sources
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