- A family in Panisandha village claims Mahanta Narendra Giri belonged to the family
- Mahanta Narendra Giri, the President of Akhil Bhartiya Amhara Parishad, who was found dead in his room under suspicious circumstances
- UP Govt had already recommended a CBI inquiry into his death and arrested three of his disciples.
Balasore : A family of Panisandha village under Bhograi block of the district today claimed that Mahanta Narendra Giri, the President of Akhil Bhartiya Amhara Parishad, who was found dead in his room at Baghambari Mutt at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on September 20 last belonged to their family.
Laxmikanta Giri and Purna Chandra Giri claimed that they were the younger brothers of Narendra Giri, the seer, and demanded a high-level probe into the death of Giri to unfold the mystery of his death and stern action against the culprits .
The Uttar Pradesh government had already recommended a CBI inquiry into his death and arrested three of his disciples.
The Giri brothers who still reside in their native village Panisandha , claimed that they were six siblings– three brothers and three sisters.
Their parents Sanatana Giri and Ramamani Giri have passed away..
A few fellow villagers too supported their claim.
The two brothers said about 52 years ago Narendra, the eldest among all siblings, left house for unknown reasons and since then there was no trace of him .
However , about 10 years ago he (Narendra) had returned to his native house and stated that he would become mahant and would not return to his village after assuming the charge of the mutt.
During his stay he had attended several functions of family and village , they said .
However , neither the brothers nor anyone in the village could show any documents in support of their claims .
