The sudden and suspicious death of renowned kathavachak Prem Baisa in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur has triggered widespread concern and intense public debate. The circumstances surrounding her death, combined with a cryptic Instagram post that appeared hours after she passed away, have raised serious questions and prompted calls for a thorough investigation.
According to initial information, Prem Baisa had been suffering from fever at her ashram. Instead of being taken to a hospital, an ashram-based compounder was reportedly called in. She was allegedly given an injection, after which her condition began to worsen. Within a short time, she lost consciousness and could not be revived.
The sequence of events has drawn attention to several unanswered questions, including the nature of the injection administered, the medical qualifications of the compounder, and why professional medical care was not sought immediately. Health experts say that administering injections outside a certified medical setup can be dangerous and must be carefully examined.
The case took a dramatic turn when a post appeared on Prem Baisa’s official Instagram account nearly four hours after her reported death. The emotional message suggested that she had written letters to several saints seeking an “agni pariksha” and expressed hope that justice would be delivered after her death if not during her lifetime. The timing and content of the post have deepened suspicions, with investigators now examining whether it was pre-scheduled or posted by someone else with access to her account.
Reacting to the incident, Member of Parliament Hanuman Beniwal demanded a fair and transparent investigation. He said the circumstances surrounding Prem Baisa’s death cannot be treated as routine and called for clarity on the medical treatment she received and the mysterious social media activity after her demise.
Adding another layer to the case is a controversy from a few months ago, when an objectionable AI-generated video allegedly involving Prem Baisa and a baba went viral on social media. Prem Baisa had strongly denied the video’s authenticity and had lodged an FIR, claiming it was defamatory and caused her mental distress. The reference to “agni pariksha” in her final Instagram post has led to speculation about whether it was connected to that incident or any pressure she may have faced.
Police officials have confirmed that a preliminary investigation is underway. Post-mortem findings, medical details related to the injection, statements from ashram staff, and digital forensic analysis of her social media accounts are being examined. Authorities have stated that no angle, including medical negligence or foul play, has been ruled out at this stage.
Meanwhile, Prem Baisa’s followers and supporters have expressed shock and grief, demanding transparency and justice. Social media platforms are filled with messages calling for accountability and a comprehensive probe into the circumstances of her death.
As the investigation continues, the death of Prem Baisa remains shrouded in uncertainty. What began as a reported case of fever has now evolved into a complex mystery, with medical, digital, and personal angles that demand careful and unbiased scrutiny.