Police investigation into the mysterious death of a disciple at Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Mathura has thrown up several new questions. Rasik Dulari, a disciple of the Maharaj, died after falling from the fourth floor of the ashram on September 25.
The police are trying to determine the extent of contact residents maintained with their families and old friends, and how isolated they were kept from the outside world
Police sources indicate that there were also restrictions on disciples communicating with people outside the ashram. This has become a pivotal question in the investigation into Rasik Dulari’s death. The police are also exploring whether Rasik Dulari was suffering from any form of mental stress or depression. If so, did he ever mention this to his family or friends? Did he have the opportunity to speak openly with people who had known him for a long time? The police are also questioning Rasik Dulari’s family and close associates to see if he had ever shared any concerns, mental stress, or grievances regarding the ashram with them. For now, the Mathura police’s investigation is focused on the circumstances surrounding Rasik Dulari’s death, his mental and social behaviour, his daily routine at the ashram, and his mobile and digital contacts. the events leading up to it and CCTV footage have raised further questions While initial police investigation treated the death as suicide. The police are now working to determine Rasik Dulari’s actions prior to the incident, as well as his mental and physical state at the time. Mathura police have sent Rasik Dulari’s blood samples for forensic analysis. They are trying to determine if any drugs, intoxicants, or psychoactive substances were present in his system before his death.
Communication with family and friends was limited or, in many instances, entirely prohibited, according to sources. Rasik Dulari’s behaviour and body language as captured on CCTV prior to his death have also become part of the investigation, according to police sources.
This has prompted speculation as to whether he had consumed any intoxicating substance before the incident.
