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“Bhayyu Maharaj has committed suicide by shooting himself,” Indore’s Deputy Inspector General (DIG) H C Mishra said.
He shot himself at his home, Mishra said.
A large number of his supporters gathered in front of the hospital where the 50-year-old ‘godman’ was rushed after the shooting incident.
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However, he had refused to accept it, saying “a post holds no importance for a saint”.
Prior to becoming the spiritual guru, he had done a modelling stint, his disciples said.
He enjoyed a large following among politicians and film stars.
Mostly all Mahrashtra Chief Ministers including the incumbent, Devendra Fadnavis and former President Pratibha Patil used to pay obeisance to him.
When India Against Corruption (IAC) movement led by Anna Hazare was at its peak some years back, he had negotiated with the agitators to break their fast