Mahant Narendra Giri, President of the Akhada Parishad was found dead at the Baghambari math in Prayagraj. However, the cause of the death is unknown.
After the news spread across, a wave of mourning among the saints. Mahant Narendra was found dead in suspicious conditions. Initial probe suspects death by suicide.
According to Aaj Tak, the police is scrutinizing the case. They found a suicide note in which he blames Anand Giri for harrassing Mahant Giri.
However, a report from Jagran says that his body was found hanging in the room of the Bangbari Gaddi Math in Allapur. It is said that police officers reached the spot immediately. They said that it is a case of suicide by hanging. Forensic team has been called to the spot. A large number of devotees have reached the Math.
Some time ago, there was a dispute between Mahant Swami Narendra Giri of Lete Hanuman temple located on the Sangam beach and his disciple, famous yoga guru Anand Giri. They were in the news recently because of the dispute.
After that, Anand Firi was expelled from the post of Akhara Parishad and office bearer of the Mutt Baghambari Gaddi. Furthermore, they made allegations and counter allegations against each other.