Devotee of Premanand Maharaj dies after fall from building in Vrindavan
A devotee of Sant Premanand Maharaj from Madhya Pradesh died after falling from a building in the Varah Ghat area of Vrindavan; police are investigating.

Vrindavan, September 26, 2026: A devotee of Sant Premanand Maharaj, identified as Deepak, also known as Rasik Dulari Sharan, died on Friday after falling from a four-story building in the Varah Ghat area of Vrindavan. The incident, which occurred under mysterious circumstances, has prompted an immediate investigation by local law enforcement. According to initial reports, the deceased, who hailed from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, was residing at the Guru Kripa Kunj complex, which is associated with the Radha Keli Kunj Ashram.
Details of the Incident
Police reports indicate that the deceased had gone to the upper floor of the building on Friday. Shortly thereafter, information was received regarding his fall. He was rushed to the Sarvodaya Hospital in critical condition, but despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Local authorities were notified by the hospital staff, after which police teams were dispatched to the scene to initiate a preliminary inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fall.
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Forensic Examination and Investigation
As part of the ongoing investigation, police and forensic teams conducted a thorough inspection of the location. During the examination of the deceased’s room, officials reportedly recovered a grinder and a personal diary. Furthermore, it has been noted in the reports that there were injury marks on the private parts of the body. To assist in the investigation, law enforcement has taken the recovered diary and a mobile phone into their custody. Investigators are also scrutinizing available CCTV footage from the surrounding area to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy.
Administrative Response
Vrindavan Circle Officer Sandeep Singh confirmed that police took action immediately upon receiving word from the hospital and have since sent the body for a post-mortem examination. He stated that the victim’s family members have been informed about the incident. The police have emphasized that at this stage, it is premature to characterize the death as either murder or suicide, as the specific cause remains unclear. The department is waiting for the formal post-mortem report and the results of the forensic analysis to determine the exact sequence of events.
Maintaining Caution
Given the sensitivity of the situation and the presence of various pieces of circumstantial evidence, the authorities are looking into all possibilities. There is currently no official confirmation regarding the underlying cause of the fall or the presence of any foul play. The police are urging the public and media outlets to avoid spreading unverified information or speculative claims on social media regarding the incident, particularly those suggesting motives or implicating specific individuals. The investigation will remain focused on gathering objective evidence, including the scientific data from the forensic team and the findings from the upcoming autopsy. A clear picture regarding the death of the devotee, who was a known follower of Sant Premanand Maharaj and involved in the service work of the ashram, will only emerge once the comprehensive investigation is concluded. MathuraNow continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as official reports are released by the district administration and the investigating officers in Vrindavan.
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