Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh: The death of 25-year-old Deepak Lodhi, also known as Rasik Dulari Sharan, a disciple associated with spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, has become the subject of a detailed police investigation after he fell from the fourth floor of an ashram in Vrindavan on September 25, 2026.
Police initially suspected suicide, but subsequent findings, including CCTV footage, injuries documented in the post-mortem examination and the recovery of a grinder from his room, have led investigators to examine the circumstances surrounding the death more closely.
Who Was Deepak Lodhi?
Deepak Lodhi, a resident of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, was known in the ashram as Rasik Dulari Sharan after receiving spiritual initiation associated with Premanand Maharaj.
According to reports, he had been associated with the ashram for around two years. He was staying at Guru Kripa Kunj Ashram, which is associated with the spiritual establishment in Vrindavan.
What Happened on September 25?
According to police, the incident took place on the morning of September 25.
CCTV footage examined by investigators reportedly shows Rasik Dulari Sharan leaving his room at approximately 10:25 am. The footage is being examined as part of the investigation into what happened immediately before his fatal fall.
He was subsequently seen moving toward the fourth-floor terrace. At approximately 10:36 am, he fell from the terrace.
He suffered severe injuries and was taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead.
Why Has the Investigation Become More Complicated?
The case initially appeared to police to be a suspected suicide. However, investigators have since been examining several additional pieces of evidence.
A grinder was reportedly recovered from Deepak Lodhi’s room. Police and forensic experts are examining the equipment, including possible fingerprints, as they attempt to establish how it was used and whether it is connected to the injuries found on the deceased.
Investigators are also examining his mobile phone and reportedly looking into deleted chats, videos and other digital information that could potentially help reconstruct the events before his death.
Post-Mortem Report
The post-mortem examination reportedly documented multiple serious injuries.
Reports have mentioned injuries to the head and other parts of the body, including fractures and internal injuries. A stitched injury was also reported in the area of his private parts.
Because of these findings, investigators are examining whether all of the injuries occurred as a result of the fall or whether some injuries may have occurred beforehand.
The precise sequence of events has not yet been conclusively established.
What Does the CCTV Footage Show?
According to reports based on police examination of CCTV footage, Deepak was seen leaving his room shortly before the fall.
The footage reportedly shows blood on his clothing before he moved toward the terrace. Investigators are studying the footage together with the forensic and post-mortem evidence to understand what happened during the minutes immediately preceding his death.
Police have not publicly established that another person caused his death.
Family Raises Questions
Deepak’s family has reportedly raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Some family members have said they had difficulty meeting him after he became associated with the ashram and have called for a deeper investigation. Reports have also said that relatives have demanded a CBI investigation.
These are statements and demands made by the family and should not be treated as established findings of the investigation.
Is Premanand Maharaj Connected to the Death?
At present, available reporting does not establish that Premanand Maharaj personally caused or directed Deepak Lodhi’s death.
The investigation concerns the circumstances of Deepak’s death and the events inside the ashram before his fall. Police are examining physical evidence, CCTV footage and digital material.
Any claims about responsibility should therefore be treated cautiously until investigators reach a conclusion.
Police Investigation Continues
The police investigation is continuing, with forensic examination of the recovered grinder and other evidence.
Investigators are attempting to establish:
- What happened inside Deepak’s room before he left it
- How and when the injuries occurred
- Whether the injuries were related to the fall or happened beforehand
- Whether the recovered grinder was involved
- What deleted material may be recoverable from his phone
- Whether anyone else was present or involved before the fall
- Whether the death was suicide or involved another explanation
As of the latest reports, the case remains under investigation and the circumstances surrounding the death have not been conclusively determined.
Who Is Premanand Maharaj?
Premanand Maharaj is a prominent spiritual figure based in Vrindavan. He is associated with the Radha-Krishna devotional tradition and has developed a large following through his spiritual discourses and social-media presence.
His public appearances have also attracted considerable attention in recent years.
In 2026, reports about his health circulated widely after he reduced public appearances and suspended some regular interactions with devotees. Separate reports said that he was resting in seclusion and urged followers not to believe unverified health rumours.
