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Sant Premanand Maharaj Breaks Silence on Disciple's Death, Ashram Urges Against Rumors
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News18•04-10-2026, 15:35
Sant Premanand Maharaj Breaks Silence on Disciple's Death, Ashram Urges Against Rumors
- •Sant Premanand Maharaj expressed deep grief over the death of his initiated disciple, Rasik Dulari Sharan (Deepak Lodhi), eight days after the incident.
- •Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram issued an official statement, urging devotees and the public not to heed rumors or unconfirmed information.
- •The Trust is cooperating with police for a fair investigation and extended condolences to the victim's family.
- •Storyteller Aniruddh Acharya defended Sant Premanand Maharaj, criticizing those spreading misinformation for TRP and views.
- •A complaint reached the Child Protection Commission, raising concerns about minors staying in the ashram and demanding an investigation into missing children.
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Sant Premanand Maharaj broke his silence eight days after the incident, stating through his ashram that he and his family are extremely 'grieved' and saddened by the tragedy.
The post-mortem report revealed that death was caused by excessive bleeding and hemorrhagic shock, noting severe injuries including multiple fractured ribs, a torn left lung, and a fractured skull from a fall.
Dinesh Falahari Maharaj wrote a letter expressing concern that minor boys and girls leave their homes to stay at the ashram in the name of spirituality, demanding a high-level investigation into missing children cases.
