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Death of Premanand Maharaj Disciple at Vrindavan Ashram Sparks Police Investigation
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Incident Overview
A 25-year-old seeker identified as Deepak Lodhi, also known as Rasik Dulari Sharan, was found critically injured after falling from the fourth floor of the Guru Kripa Kunj Ashram in the Varah Ghat area of Vrindavan, Mathura district. The fall occurred in the morning; witnesses say he landed on the road about six feet from the building. He was rushed to Sarvodaya Hospital by other seekers but was pronounced dead during treatment. Police have taken custody of the body and sent it for post-mortem examination.
Background of the Ashram
The Guru Kripa Kunj (also reported as Gau Kripa Kunj) is a recently constructed four-storey ashram that houses roughly 40–50 seekers who practice spiritual rituals and worship Radha Rani. The disciple had arrived from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, in 2025 to follow Premanand Maharaj, a well-known spiritual leader of the Radhavallabh sect whose daily satsangs attract devotees nationwide.
Investigation Details
Local police classified the incident as a suspected suicide but have opened a broader inquiry to determine all possible circumstances. A forensic team collected evidence from the scene, including the area surrounding the disciple’s room. Police noted severe injuries to the head, body, and genital region, with some reports stating the private part was severed. The post-mortem report and forensic findings are expected to clarify the exact cause of death.
Official Statements & Responses
Senior police officials, including SP City Rajiv Kumar Singh and DSP Vrindavan Sandeep Kumar, visited the site shortly after the incident. DSP Sandeep Kumar indicated that the post-mortem examination has been completed and that the investigation will proceed based on its findings. SP Rajiv Kumar Singh noted that investigators are questioning ashram residents and examining the deceased’s room to ascertain whether any external involvement occurred. No statement has been released by Premanand Maharaj or the ashram’s management.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the precise nature of the injuries. Additionally, while police initially described the case as appearing to be a suicide, they have not ruled out other possibilities, leaving the ultimate cause of death unsettled pending forensic analysis.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Postmortem examination has been conducted. The further course of investigation will become clear after the postmortem report is received,” — DSP Vrindavan Sandeep Kumar
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities awaiting the post-mortem and forensic reports to determine whether the fall was self-inflicted or involved other factors.