Disciple of Premanand Maharaj Dies After Fall; Investigation Examines Unusual Injuries
Deepak Lodhi, also known as Rasik Dulari, a disciple of Premanand Maharaj, died after falling from the fourth floor of Guru Kripa Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan. Investigators found his private part severed and a blood-stained tile-cutting grinder in his room, suggesting a possible self-inflicted injury. CCTV footage captured his movements before the fall, and police are examining all circumstances, including forensic analysis of the grinder and his mobile phone, to determine the cause of death.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, news18, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (30–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 28 Sept, 09:56 am. Other outlets followed.
