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Police Investigate Suspected Suicide After Ashram Fall Death

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Police say disciple Deepak Lodhi, identified as Rasik Dulari Sharan, fell from fourth floor of Kripa Kunj Ashram.
Police suspect suicide.
Police opened an investigation, collecting forensic evidence.
Lodhi suffered severe head injuries, dying during hospital treatment.
The fall occurred around 10:30 am on Friday in Kotwali Vrindavan, Mathura district, while family members are expected Sunday.

History

Historical Context

On 3 December 1984 a Union Carbide plant in Bhopal released methyl isocyanate, exposing more than 500,000 residents and ultimately killing an estimated 40,000 people; the Indian Supreme Court later approved a $470 million settlement in 1989 and ordered strict forensic oversight. Today, Uttar Pradesh Police are gathering forensic evidence after Deepak Lodhi’s fatal fall at Kripa Kunj Ashram, invoking the same legal standards born from Bhopal.

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Story summary

Police say disciple Deepak Lodhi, identified as Rasik Dulari Sharan, fell from fourth floor of Kripa Kunj Ashram.
Police suspect suicide.
Police opened an investigation, collecting forensic evidence.
Lodhi suffered severe head injuries, dying during hospital treatment.
The fall occurred around 10:30 am on Friday in Kotwali Vrindavan, Mathura district, while family members are expected Sunday.

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