Mahant Narendra Giri death updates: Uttar Pradesh govt recommends CBI probe
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 22, 2021, 23:26:17 IST

Mahant Narendra Giri death updates: Uttar Pradesh govt recommends CBI probe

The mortal remains of Mahant Narendra Giri were placed in a 'samadhi' in the premises of the Baghambari Mutt on Wednesday. The Uttar Pradesh government has recommended a CBI probe in seer's mysterious death. His disciple Anand Giri detained from Haridwar has been sent on 14-day judicial custody. The influential Hindu seer was found dead on Monday at Baghambari Math in Prayagraj. He was the president of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, the largest organisation of sadhus in India.Read Less

23:13 (IST) Sep 22

Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday night recommended a CBI probe in the death of Mahant Narendra Giri, 62, president of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP), who was found dead at Shri Matt Baghambari Gaddi in Prayagraj.

22:04 (IST) Sep 22

The postmortem report of Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP) president Mahant Narendra Giri on Wednesday revealed that the seer had died of ‘asphyxia due to hanging’ – a conclusion that adds weight to the theory that the Mahant died by suicide.

21:18 (IST) Sep 22

Rejecting the suicide note of Mahant Narendra Giri after terming it as fake, Acharya Maha Mandaleshwar (supreme head) of Shri Panchayti Akhara Niranjani, Acharya Kailashanand Giri on Wednesday said that "it is not a suicide note but a conspiracy note".

19:02 (IST) Sep 22

Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Mahant Narendra Giri was laid to rest in Prayagraj on Wednesday. The late seer's last rites were performed at Baghambari Muth, where he was buried in samadhi two days after he was found dead by his disciples.

18:12 (IST) Sep 22

Anand Giri, Adya Tiwari sent to 14 days judicial remand

Anand Giri and Adya Tiwari, accused of abetting the suicide of f Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad President, Mahant Narendra Giri, were on Wednesday sent to 14 days' judicial remand.

16:48 (IST) Sep 22

General Secretary of Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP), Hari Giri of Juna Akhara says that the parishad is constituting a panel which would look into the issue of Narendra Giri’s suicide. “ABAP would be conducting a ‘Gupt Janch’ (secrete probe) in the matter, details of which cannot be shared”, said Giri.

15:32 (IST) Sep 22

Mahant Narendra Giri's mortal remains given samadhi

The mortal remains of Mahant Narendra Giri were placed in a 'samadhi' in the premises of the Baghambari Mutt on Wednesday, amidst chanting of mantras in the presence of scores of saints and seers. The 'samadhi' was placed under a lemon tree, as desired by the deceased saint.

14:31 (IST) Sep 22

Mahant Giri's autopsy concludes, report submitted to officials

A panel of five doctors on Wednesday conducted the post-mortem examination of Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad president Mahant Narendra Giri, and submitted the report to officials.

14:11 (IST) Sep 22

Mahant Narendra Giri death case: Anand Giri, Adya Tiwari arrested in Prayagraj

Two persons were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the death of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP) chief late Mahant Narendra Giri. The influential Hindu seer, 62, was found dead on Monday at Baghambari Math in Prayagraj.

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13:40 (IST) Sep 22

The procession crossing the famous Bade Hanuman temple near Sangam. Late Narendra Giri was the chief priest of this temple.

The procession crossing the famous Bade Hanuman temple near Sangam. Late Narendra Giri was the chief priest of this temple.
13:21 (IST) Sep 22

Bhoo Samadhi would be given at around 3pm inside the premises of the Mutt.

13:13 (IST) Sep 22

The 'nagar yatra' (procession) of the mortal remains of Narendra Giri being taken out at Prayagraj.

The 'nagar yatra' (procession) of the mortal remains of Narendra Giri being taken out at Prayagraj.
12:26 (IST) Sep 22

ADG LO Prashant Kumar, said that two persons Anand Giri and Adya Tiwari have been arrested in connection with death of Narendra Giri in Prayagraj.

12:10 (IST) Sep 22

The mortal remains of Narendra Giri has been handed over to office bearers of Niranjani Akhara and now the same is being taken to Sangam for bathing before returning back to Baghambari Gaddi Mutt where he would be given 'Bhoo Samadhi'.

12:09 (IST) Sep 22

Mortal remains of Mahant Giri to be taken out on 'nagar yatra' today

The mortal remains of Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP) president, Mahant Narendra Giri, will be taken out for 'nagar yatra' (procession) in Prayagraj city on Wednesday. All educational institutions and commercial establishments in the city will remain closed on Wednesday as a mark of respect to the departed saint.

12:05 (IST) Sep 22

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav demands probe into Narendra Giri’s death by sitting high court judge

Samajwadi Party (SP) national president and former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday demanded a probe into the death of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP) president Mahant Narendra Giri by a sitting high court judge “to bring out the truth”.

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11:32 (IST) Sep 22

Known for flashy lifestyle, Anand Giri not alien to rows

Yog guru Anand Giri, the man in the eye of the storm being accused of abatting his mentor and Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad chief Mahant Narendra Giri's suicide, is not alien to limelight. Well known across India and abroad, his pictures in flashy cars and at foreign locations went viral on social media as soon as he was arrested for his alleged role in the high-profile case.

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10:59 (IST) Sep 22

Mahant Narendra Giri’s death being probed, guilty won’t be spared, says Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath

Stating that the death of president of Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad (ABAP) Mahant Narendra Giri is an irreparable loss for the spiritual world, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said all aspects related to the incident are being probed thoroughly and the guilty will not be spared.

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10:28 (IST) Sep 22

The ABAP president will be given 'Bhumi Samadhi' today.

09:56 (IST) Sep 22

The post mortem of the ABAP president started today morning and is under way. A panel of 20 doctors had been constituted by the government, out of which, five doctors were chosen for conducting the procedure at the last moment: ABAP members

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