{
  "id": 10124811,
  "title": "25-Year-Old Premanand Maharaj Disciple Dies After Fall From 4th Floor Of Vrindavan Ashram, Probe Underway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/25-year-old-premanand-maharaj-disciple-dies-after-fall-from-4th-floor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T02:52:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/25-year-old-premanand-maharaj-disciple-dies-after-fall-from-4th-floor-of-vrindavan-ashram-probe-underway"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 25-year-old man, identified as Deepak Lodhi, died after falling from the fourth floor of the Gau Kripa Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan's Varah Ghat area on Friday morning. Police are investigating the incident as a potential suicide, but are examining all possible angles as the cause of death remains unclear. Lodhi, a resident of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, was one of around 40 to 50 seekers staying at the ashram where they engaged in spiritual practices. He reportedly jumped from the terrace around 10:30 am, landing on the road about six feet from the building. Upon arrival, emergency services rushed him to a hospital where doctors found severe injuries, including a severed genital area. The body was sent for post-mortem examination and a forensic team was called to collect evidence. Police are also investigating the circumstances inside Lodhi's room and other evidence related to the case. The post-mortem report and forensic findings are expected to clarify the exact cause and circumstances of his death.",
  "summary": "A 25-year-old disciple associated with spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj died after allegedly jumping from the fourth floor of an ashram in Vrindavan’s Varah Ghat area on Friday morning. Police are investigating the incident as a suspected suicide, but the circumstances surrounding the death remain unclear. The deceased was identified as Deepak Lodhi, also known as Rasik Dulari Sharan, a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}