Mystery shrouds Premanand Maharaj disciple’s death after CCTV emerges
A 25-year-old disciple of Premanand Maharaj died after falling from a building in Vrindavan, with CCTV footage showing him jumping from the rooftop. The incident has led the ashram to suspend initiation ceremonies and implement new dress code restrictions for disciples.
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The incident has sparked significant public interest and social media speculation, forcing a prominent religious institution to alter its operational protocols.
AGRA: A fresh CCTV video showing the moments before the death of 25-year-old Deepak Lodhi alias Rasik Dulari Sharan, a disciple of Premanand Maharaj, has surfaced, raising questions about the circumstances in which he fell from the fourth floor of a building in Vrindavan's Varah Ghat area.The 33-second video shows Rasik Dulari Sharan sitting on the rooftop for around 11 seconds before suddenly getting up and jumping. Another disciple is seen climbing the stairs towards the rooftop, apparently to approach him, but he jumps before the person can reach him.The incident took place at Gau Kripa Kunj, where disciples of Premanand Maharaj reside. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death and questioning other disciples staying at the building.
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