The Peeragarhi Mystery: Why a "Baba" Was Seen With Three Victims Hours Before Their Death

The Peeragarhi flyover, usually a hub of West Delhi traffic, has become the site of a chilling forensic puzzle. On Sunday evening, police discovered the bodies of Randhir (76), Naresh Singh (47), and Laxmi Devi (40) inside a parked WagonR. While the absence of struggle initially suggested a suicide pact, the emergence of a "mystic" figure has shifted the investigation into the realm of spiritual fraud and cold-blooded homicide.

This matters because if you are among the millions who rely on "spiritual advisors" for financial or personal breakthroughs, the Peeragarhi case is a brutal wake-up call; investigators now suspect the victims were fed a poisonous substance under the guise of a ritualistic "prasad," a tactic used by predators to eliminate witnesses after a financial scam.

The BIGSTORY Angle (The Reframe)

While mainstream reports focus on the "mystery," the real BIGSTORY is the "2x Money" Ritual Trap. According to India Today, the self-styled Baba allegedly promised the victims that his rituals could double their money—a classic "Tantric Scam."

The reframe is this: Why were two seasoned property dealers and a home care worker sitting in a car with a mystic in broad daylight? It isn't just about superstition; it is about the Psychology of Desperation. The Baba didn't just provide a ritual; he provided a "fix" for a property dispute that had stalled. By convincing the trio to drink a "blessed" liquid (laced with poison), he eliminated the people who could testify to his fraud. This is not a "Burari-style" religious death; it is a high-stakes robbery disguised as a ritual.

The Context (Rapid Fire)

• The Trigger: Discovery of three bodies with no external injuries but signs of poisoning (froth/vomit) on Feb 8, 2026.
• The Backstory: Randhir and Naresh were long-time business partners in property; Laxmi Devi is believed to have introduced them to the Tantric.
• The Escalation: CCTV footage from Ring Road has confirmed the Baba was sitting in the front seat next to Randhir just hours before the bodies were reported.

The Chessboard (Key Players)

• The "Baba" (Suspect): Currently under questioning. He reportedly lived a "simple life" in Northeast Delhi but had a pattern of clients who vanished or died mysteriously.
• Randhir Singh (76): The eldest victim and car owner. His family has explicitly ruled out suicide, claiming he was a "cheerful person" with a grandchild's wedding scheduled for March.
• Sachin Sharma (DCP Outer): Leading the probe. He has clarified that while no case is registered yet, the "baba" is a "crucial link" who was in frequent contact with the deceased.

The Implications (Your Wallet & World)

• Short Term: Traffic on the Peeragarhi service lane remains restricted as forensic teams recreate the scene. Expect "Tantric Fraud" awareness drives across West Delhi.
• Long Term: This case may push for stricter regulation of "spiritual healers" in the NCR. The ITMS (Intelligent Traffic Management System) has already proved its worth here, as AI-enabled cameras were what ultimately "captured" the Baba when traditional eyewitnesses were absent.

The Steel Man (The Counter-Argument)

The strongest counter-argument to the murder theory is the lack of a struggle. In many poisoning cases, if the victims realize they are being harmed, there is an attempt to exit the vehicle or call for help. Proponents of the "suicide pact" theory suggest that the three may have been facing a massive financial loss and chose to end their lives in the presence of their "guru" to ensure a "spiritual transition." Until the viscera report is released, the "voluntary consumption" angle cannot be legally discarded. (Source: The Statesman / Zee News)

The Closing Question

Why does the "Spiritual Scam" still find victims among educated business professionals in 2026? Share your thoughts on how to break the cycle of superstition in the comments.

FAQs

• Q: Who is the Baba in the Peeragarhi triple death case?
• A: According to Public TV, he is a Tantric practitioner from Northeast Delhi who was seen in CCTV footage with the victims shortly before their bodies were discovered on Sunday.
• Q: How did the three people die in the Peeragarhi car?
• A: Preliminary investigation points to poisoning. ANI reports that froth and vomit were found in the victims' mouths, and liquor bottles with chemical traces were recovered from the car.
• Q: Was the Peeragarhi case a suicide or murder?
• A: While police initially suspected a suicide pact, the "Tantric" connection and family statements ruling out suicide have led investigators to explore the possibility of murder through poisoning.

Sources: India Today, Zee News, Hindustan Times