Mysterious Death of Young Preacher in Jodhpur Ashram Sparks Police Investigation
A 25-year-old religious preacher, Prem Baisa, died under mysterious circumstances at her ashram in Jodhpur on Wednesday evening, triggering a police investigation and raising numerous questions about the events leading to her untimely demise.
Hospital Declaration and Family Account
Police Commissioner Om Prakash confirmed that Prem Baisa was brought to a private hospital around 6 PM by her father, Veeramnath, and an associate. After medical examination, hospital doctors declared her as brought dead, indicating she had already passed away before arriving at the healthcare facility.
According to family statements provided to authorities, the young preacher had been unwell for the past two days. On Wednesday, she received an injection administered by someone from a nearby chemist shop, after which her condition reportedly deteriorated rapidly. "Immediately after the injection, her condition worsened," Commissioner Prakash stated, highlighting this crucial detail in the timeline of events.
Conflicting Accounts and Suspicious Circumstances
While her father cited wrong medication as the probable cause of death, many of Prem Baisa's supporters expressed skepticism about this explanation. They demanded a thorough investigation, questioning the official family account and pointing to several unusual aspects surrounding her passing.
The situation grew more complex when a cryptic post appeared on her official Instagram account several hours after her death. The message read: "I lived every moment for the propagation of Sanatan Dharma… I wrote letters to Adi Guru Shankaracharya and many great saints of the country, requesting a trial by fire (agnipariksha), but what did fate have in store?" This post raised immediate questions about who could have accessed and published content from her account after her reported time of death.
Postmortem and Supporters' Demands
On Thursday, a medical board conducted a postmortem examination at MG Hospital in Jodhpur. A large gathering of supporters assembled at the hospital during the procedure, vocally demanding a fair and transparent investigation into what they termed a suspicious death. Following the postmortem, her mortal remains were transported to her parental village of Jasti, located near Jodhpur.
Police Investigation and Past Legal History
Police Commissioner Om Prakash revealed that authorities are pursuing multiple investigative angles simultaneously. A forensic team has collected evidence from relevant locations, and police are awaiting the official postmortem report to determine the exact cause of death.
"We are interrogating the chemist and also investigating the Instagram post," Prakash stated. "She recently arrived from Ajmer, where she had gone for a sermon. We are investigating whom she met and spoke to in between."
The investigation has uncovered a significant past incident involving the deceased preacher. Six months prior to her death, Prem Baisa had filed an FIR accusing her former staff member, Jogendra alias Jogaram, of multiple serious offenses. The charges included:
- Blackmail
- Defamation of character
- Demanding Rs 20 lakh
Jogendra, who previously installed sound systems for her sermons, was arrested by police acting on her report. During interrogation, he admitted to nursing a grudge against her after she refused to give in to his blackmail demands. He had reportedly created a doctored video featuring Prem Baisa with her father as part of his harassment campaign.
Ongoing Investigation and Unanswered Questions
The Jodhpur police continue to investigate this complex case that intertwines medical mystery, digital evidence, and past legal conflicts. Key questions remain unanswered:
- What exactly caused the rapid deterioration of her health following the injection?
- Who accessed and posted the cryptic message on her Instagram account after her death?
- How might her past legal conflict with Jogendra relate to current events?
- What will the postmortem report reveal about the actual cause of death?
As authorities piece together the timeline and circumstances surrounding Prem Baisa's mysterious death, her supporters continue to advocate for a comprehensive investigation that addresses all suspicious elements of this troubling case.
