Anand Giri arrested after Mahant Narendra Giri names him, two others in suicide note

Hours before his arrest, Anand Giri had talked to Zee News and had alleged that Mahant Narendra Giri was 'murdered'. He had also demanded a thorough investigation into the matter.

New Delhi: Mahant Narendra Giri, the President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, was found dead at his Baghambari Mutt in Prayagraj on Monday (September 20, 2021) evening. Following the death of Mahant Narendra Giri under mysterious circumstances, the Police arrested Anand Giri who has been named in a suicide note along with two others.

"Information was received that the President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, Mahant Narendra Giri died by suicide. The disciples told the police that around 3-4 pm, they broke the door which was locked from inside and found him hanging," UP ADG Law and Order Prashant Kumar was quoted as saying by ANI news agency.

He added, "A suicide note was recovered in which he accused Anand Giri and two others for this step. Anand Giri has been arrested from Haridwar with the help of Uttarakhand Police and further probe is underway."