📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Rohitash saini
Religion
Lohargal dham protest after saint Surajdas Maharaj’s death; govt promises action in 7 days
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 10:15 PM
👁 7
Saint Surajdas Maharaj was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the Lohargal dham, prompting villagers to block the shrine and demand an investigation. Authorities have pledged to take action within a week.
The body of saint Surajdas Maharaj, who had been missing for three days, was recovered on Monday from dense vegetation in the hilly area surrounding the Lohargal dham in Rajasthan. Local officials said the circumstances of his death remain unclear, prompting calls for a thorough inquiry.
On Tuesday, villagers gathered at the dham, sealed its entrance and began a sit‑in protest demanding that the shrine be closed until the investigation is completed. They voiced concerns over possible foul play and urged the police to expedite the probe.
Rajasthan police and district administration responded by assuring the protesters that a detailed investigation will be launched and that appropriate action will be taken within seven days. The promise of swift action was intended to calm tensions and restore normalcy at the religious site.
The incident has drawn attention from regional religious leaders, who have appealed for calm while emphasizing the need for a transparent inquiry into the saint’s death.
On Tuesday, villagers gathered at the dham, sealed its entrance and began a sit‑in protest demanding that the shrine be closed until the investigation is completed. They voiced concerns over possible foul play and urged the police to expedite the probe.
Rajasthan police and district administration responded by assuring the protesters that a detailed investigation will be launched and that appropriate action will be taken within seven days. The promise of swift action was intended to calm tensions and restore normalcy at the religious site.
The incident has drawn attention from regional religious leaders, who have appealed for calm while emphasizing the need for a transparent inquiry into the saint’s death.