Deepak Lodhi Death Case: What Happened in Vrindavan?
The death of Deepak Lodhi, also known by his spiritual name Rasik Dulari Sharan, a disciple associated with Sant Premanand Maharaj, has raised several questions in Vrindavan.
Deepak died on September 25, 2026, after falling from the fourth floor of a building associated with the Guru Kripa Kunj area in Vrindavan. Police initially treated the incident as a suspected suicide, while continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
Since then, CCTV footage, forensic investigation, the post-mortem findings, questions raised by the family and statements from other spiritual figures have kept the case in the news.
At the same time, reports about people missing after visiting or intending to visit the Premanand Maharaj ashram have brought another issue into the public discussion.
Here is what has been reported so far.
Who Was Deepak Lodhi aka Rasik Dulari Sharan?
Deepak Lodhi was associated with the spiritual environment around Sant Premanand Maharaj and was known by the name Rasik Dulari Sharan.
According to media reports, he had been associated with the ashram since around 2024 and had adopted a devotional lifestyle. His death on September 25 brought considerable attention because of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Reports say that Deepak fell from the fourth floor of the Guru Kripa Kunj building in Vrindavan. He was taken to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
The exact circumstances leading up to the fall remain an important part of the police investigation.
What Does the CCTV Footage Show?
CCTV footage has become one of the key pieces of information in the investigation.
A later CCTV video reportedly showed Deepak on the rooftop shortly before the incident. According to reports, he was sitting and lying on the roof for some time before suddenly going over the edge. Police have been examining this footage as part of the investigation.
Another CCTV recording from outside the building reportedly captured the moment he fell onto the road.
The footage helps establish what happened immediately before and during the fall, but it does not by itself explain why the incident happened or what occurred earlier inside the room.
That is why police have continued examining other evidence.
What Is the Police Investigation Saying?
Police have been examining CCTV recordings, forensic evidence, statements and other material connected with the case.
Initial police assessment reportedly treated the death as a suspected suicide. However, following questions raised by the family, investigators have said that different aspects of the case are being examined.
Police have also been looking at Deepak’s movements before the incident and the people who may have been around him.
A forensic investigation has reportedly been conducted on material recovered from the room, while blood samples were also sent for examination to determine whether any intoxicating or other substances were present.
The investigation therefore remains important before drawing conclusions about the circumstances of his death.
Why Did the Case Become More Complicated?
The case received additional attention because of details reported from the post-mortem and the discovery of a grinder in Deepak’s room.
Media reports have described serious injuries and raised questions about whether some of the injuries occurred before or during the fall. Police have been investigating the circumstances and forensic evidence rather than treating media speculation as established fact.
The presence of the grinder has also become part of the investigation. According to NDTV, forensic teams were examining it for fingerprints and other evidence.
At this stage, it would be premature to conclude from these details alone that another person was responsible for Deepak’s death.
Pandokhar Sarkar Makes a New Claim
On October 2, another major development came when Guru Sharan Maharaj of Pandokhar Dham, popularly referred to as Pandokhar Sarkar, spoke about the case.
According to Aaj Tak, he said that if the police, investigating agencies, the ashram management or Deepak’s family approached him, he was willing to provide assistance through his spiritual court.
He claimed that he could provide indications that were “99 percent” accurate regarding the mystery surrounding the death. He also clarified, according to the report, that he was not a police station, court or investigating agency and could not punish anyone.
He said his stated objective was to help bring the truth out, ensure justice for the family and prevent an innocent person from being wrongly blamed.
He also appealed to Sant Premanand Maharaj to speak about the matter.
It is important to note that Pandokhar Sarkar’s statement is a claim and not evidence establishing what happened to Deepak. The actual circumstances of the death can only be established through the police investigation and other legally relevant evidence.
Missing Persons Cases Add Another Layer
While the investigation into Deepak’s death was continuing, reports about missing people connected to the broader Premanand Maharaj ashram story also emerged.
Two cases that received significant attention involved Anuj Chaudhary and 35-year-old Yukti.
Anuj Chaudhary Missing Case
According to Live Hindustan, Anuj Chaudhary, a teenager from Sadabad in Hathras district, had gone to Vrindavan after receiving initiation associated with Premanand Maharaj.
His family said that he left home on July 3 saying that he was going to the ashram and subsequently could not be contacted. The family later staged a protest outside Radha Keli Kunj seeking information about him.
The family alleged that they had repeatedly approached the ashram but were unable to meet him.
There was an important development reported on October 2: Aaj Tak reported that the ashram management subsequently acknowledged that Anuj was there, after the matter received media and administrative attention. The report described the family as alleging that information about him had been withheld for months.
There are differences in media reports regarding Anuj’s age, with reports describing him as 16, 17 or 18. For that reason, it is safer to refer to him simply as a teenager unless his age is officially clarified.
35-Year-Old Yukti Reported Missing
Another case concerns 35-year-old Yukti from Noida.
According to Navbharat Times, Yukti left home on August 15, 2026, telling her family that she was going to Vrindavan and the Premanand Maharaj ashram. She did not return, and her family subsequently filed a complaint with Noida Police.
Her father later travelled to Vrindavan with family members and sought information outside the ashram.
However, there is an important distinction here.
Her father reportedly said that he had not actually seen Yukti inside the ashram. The family believes she may have gone there because of her devotion to Premanand Maharaj, but her presence inside the ashram has not been officially confirmed.
Therefore, Yukti’s disappearance should not be described as an established case of someone disappearing from the ashram.
Another Missing Child Mentioned in Reports
Live Hindustan has also reported the disappearance of a 10-year-old boy named Vansh, whose mother reportedly worked at a food stall near the ashram.
The report mentions that the child went missing while his mother was away in her village. However, the available reporting does not establish that he disappeared from inside the Premanand Maharaj ashram or that the ashram was responsible for his disappearance.
This distinction is important when discussing several missing-person cases together.
Is There a Connection Between These Cases?
At present, the reported cases should be treated separately.
The Deepak Lodhi case concerns a death following a fall from a building and an ongoing police investigation.
The Anuj case concerns a teenager whose family reported him missing and later received information that he was at the ashram, according to media reports.
The Yukti case concerns a woman who left home saying she was going to Vrindavan but whose presence at the ashram has not been officially confirmed.
The Vansh case is another missing-child case reported near the area, but available reporting does not establish a connection with the ashram.
Therefore, these cases appearing in the news around the same period does not by itself prove that they are connected.
What Has Been Confirmed and What Remains Unclear?
| Issue | What has been reported |
|---|---|
| Deepak Lodhi’s death | He died after falling from a fourth-floor building in Vrindavan |
| CCTV | Footage reportedly shows him on the rooftop before the fall |
| Police investigation | CCTV, forensic evidence and other circumstances are being examined |
| Cause behind the incident | Still under investigation |
| Pandokhar Sarkar’s statement | He claimed he could provide spiritual indications to help investigators |
| Anuj Chaudhary | Family reported him missing; later reports said the ashram acknowledged he was there |
| Yukti | Family reported her missing after she left saying she was going to Vrindavan |
| Yukti’s presence at ashram | Not officially confirmed in the cited report |
| Vansh | Reported missing near the area; direct connection to the ashram has not been established |
Why This Story Is Getting So Much Attention
The story has attracted attention because several developments happened within a short period.
First, the death of Deepak Lodhi raised questions because of the circumstances surrounding his fall and the subsequent forensic investigation.
Then, new CCTV footage provided more information about his final moments but did not answer every question surrounding the incident.
The statement from Pandokhar Sarkar brought another public voice into the discussion, although his claims are not a substitute for a police or forensic investigation.
At the same time, families of missing people approached authorities and, in some cases, the ashram seeking information about their relatives.
These developments have made the Premanand Maharaj ashram a subject of increased public discussion.
What Happens Next?
The most important next step is the completion of the official investigation into Deepak Lodhi’s death.
Investigators are expected to consider CCTV footage, forensic findings, post-mortem information, statements from relevant people and other available evidence.
For the missing-person cases, police investigation and verification of CCTV, phone records and other evidence will be important in determining the whereabouts of the individuals involved.
Until those investigations provide clearer answers, claims about murder, conspiracy or a direct connection between the different cases should be treated cautiously.
Final Takeaway
The Deepak Lodhi death case has raised several questions, but the investigation is still ongoing.
CCTV footage reportedly shows Deepak on the rooftop shortly before his fatal fall, while police continue to examine forensic and other evidence.
Pandokhar Sarkar has offered to help and claimed that his spiritual court could provide highly accurate indications, but that remains a claim and does not establish the facts of the case.
Meanwhile, the cases involving Anuj Chaudhary, Yukti and another missing child have added to public concern around the ashram, but the available reports do not establish that all these cases are connected.
As the investigations continue, the most reliable answers will have to come from verified evidence and official findings rather than speculation.
FAQ
Who was Deepak Lodhi?
Deepak Lodhi, also known as Rasik Dulari Sharan, was a disciple associated with Sant Premanand Maharaj. He died in Vrindavan on September 25, 2026, after falling from a fourth-floor building.
What does the CCTV footage show?
Reports say CCTV footage shows Deepak on the rooftop shortly before he fell from the building. Police are examining the footage as part of the investigation.
What did Pandokhar Sarkar say about the case?
He offered to assist the family, police or investigating agencies and claimed that he could provide highly accurate spiritual indications about the case. This is a claim and is not established investigative evidence.
Who is Anuj Chaudhary?
Anuj is a teenager from Hathras whose family reported him missing after he went to Vrindavan. Later reports said the ashram management acknowledged that he was there.
Is Yukti confirmed to have been at the Premanand Maharaj ashram?
No. Her family said she left home intending to go to Vrindavan and the ashram, but the cited report says her presence inside the ashram has not been officially confirmed.
Are the missing-person cases connected to Deepak Lodhi’s death?
There is currently no established evidence in the cited reports proving that the cases are connected. They should be treated as separate matters unless investigators establish a link.
