Premanand Maharaj Disciple Dies After Fall From Vrindavan Ashram, Police Suspect Suicide As Probe Underway
A disciple of Sant Premanand Maharaj, Deepak Lodhi alias Rasik Dulari Sharan of Jabalpur, died after allegedly falling from the fourth floor of Guru Kripa Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan on Friday. Lodhi sustained severe injuries, and police suspect suicide while not ruling out other angles. Forensic teams collected evidence, and a detailed probe is underway.
A disciple of Sant Premanand Maharaj has allegedly fallen to death from his ashram in Uttar Pradesh's Vrindavan, with the police suspecting it a case of suicide. The police said that the disciple, identified as Deepak Lodhi alias Rasik Dulari Sharan, died after he allegedly fell from the fourth floor of the Guru Kripa Kunj Ashram on Friday, September 25.
A resident of Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur, Lodhi suffered serious injuries to his head and other body parts. His private parts were also severed. Following the incident, he was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition, where doctors declared him dead. Kanpur: Woman Battling Spinal Illness Dies by Suicide; Emotional Note Expresses Gratitude to Husband and In-Laws.
Premanand Maharaj Disciple Dies After Fall From Vrindavan Ashram
Police Launch Investigation Following Hospital Alert
A senior police officer said they received information in the morning that a person has been admitted to a hospital in an injured condition.
"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 Guru Kripa Kunj Ashram associated with Keli Kunj," a senior police officer told reporters.
It is being said that he died by suicide after jumping from the fourth floor at around 10:30 am, the officer said.
Forensic Teams Inspect Site and Inform Family
Forensic units and senior officials from Mathura police inspected the ashram premises in the Varah Ghat area to examine the scene of the incident.
"Evidence has been collected from the scene, and his family members have been informed," he said.
Authorities are examining all potential angles, including whether the extensive injuries were sustained exclusively during the fall or whether any foul play was involved prior to the incident. The post-mortem examination is scheduled to provide definitive medical details as the formal police probe continues.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 080-46110007; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 8322252525.
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