Rapid legal proceedings marked the latest in Jodhpur’s Sadhvi Prem Baisa death investigation, as compounder Devi Singh Rajpurohit was arrested for negligence and bailed out the same afternoon. The episode reveals procedural norms while fueling calls for deeper scrutiny into her January 28 passing.
At Aarti Nagar ashram, the sadhvi faced worsening cold and breathing woes. Rajpurohit’s two injections preceded her dire turn en route to Pal Road’s Preksha Hospital, where death was confirmed. Postmortem at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital on January 29, followed by FSL analysis of February 2 samples, confirmed lung failure causing cardiac arrest.
SIT probes implicated Rajpurohit’s procedural shortcuts. February 16 FIR prompted arrest on the 19th; bail ensued immediately. DCP West Vineet Bansal defended the process, citing bailable charges with a two-year maximum sentence.
Commissioner Om Prakash detailed the medical lapses. Family, staff, and hospital witnesses were quizzed extensively. Barmer’s January 30 cremation mourned her, yet unresolved queries persist.
This case amplifies concerns over informal medical aid in spiritual enclaves, urging reforms for safer practices. Ongoing inquiries promise clarity through judicial and expert lenses.