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Sant Premanand Maharaj’s Disciple Found Dead in Vrindavan; Saints Call for Probe
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 11:46 AM
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A disciple of Sant Premanand Maharaj was found dead after a fall in Vrindavan, prompting local saints to demand a high‑level investigation despite police labeling it a suicide.
Vrindavan police are treating the death of Deepak Lodhi, a disciple of Sant Premanand Maharaj, as a suicide after he fell from a height. Investigators, however, are also examining a private‑part injury, a grinder discovered in his room, and data from his mobile phone to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Local religious leaders have publicly called for a high‑level inquiry, arguing that the presence of the grinder and the nature of the injuries raise questions that a routine suicide probe may not address. They contend that a thorough investigation is needed to rule out any foul play or negligence.
Authorities have not released detailed forensic findings yet, but they confirmed that the phone’s chat history was partially deleted, adding another layer of complexity to the case. The saints’ demand for an independent probe reflects growing concerns among devotees about transparency in investigations involving religious figures.
The incident has drawn attention from the broader community in Uttar Pradesh, with many awaiting clarification on whether the death was self‑inflicted or the result of other factors. Police have pledged to complete their inquiry and share findings with the public.
Local religious leaders have publicly called for a high‑level inquiry, arguing that the presence of the grinder and the nature of the injuries raise questions that a routine suicide probe may not address. They contend that a thorough investigation is needed to rule out any foul play or negligence.
Authorities have not released detailed forensic findings yet, but they confirmed that the phone’s chat history was partially deleted, adding another layer of complexity to the case. The saints’ demand for an independent probe reflects growing concerns among devotees about transparency in investigations involving religious figures.
The incident has drawn attention from the broader community in Uttar Pradesh, with many awaiting clarification on whether the death was self‑inflicted or the result of other factors. Police have pledged to complete their inquiry and share findings with the public.