The Center has authorised a CBI probe into the dying of Mahant Narendra Giri, president of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, in Allahabad. Officials gave this data on Friday.
The seer, who was the pinnacle of the most important group of sadhus in India, was discovered hanging by his disciples At Baghambri Math in Allahabad on Monday.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued a notification for a CBI probe into Mahant’s dying. The transfer comes after a request from the state authorities.
The Uttar Pradesh Home Department mentioned, “On the instructions of UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) inquiry has been recommended in the incident related to the tragic death of Akhara Parishad President Mahant Narendra Giri.” on Wednesday.
The Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday constituted an 18-member SIT to probe the dying of the saint and detained considered one of his disciples in Haridwar.
Police had mentioned that an alleged suicide be aware was additionally discovered, by which the saint had written that he was mentally disturbed and upset with considered one of his disciples.
Former Union minister Swami Chinmayanand had on Tuesday demanded a CBI inquiry into the dying.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
