Dispute over Neem Karoli Baba’s family home surfaces as granddaughters claim illegal possession
Six granddaughters of Neem Karoli Baba have submitted an official complaint to local authorities, claiming that his ancestral residence in Akbarpur, Uttar Pradesh, is being held illegally. They have accused the Shri Neem Karoli Maharaj Trust—led by their aunt and the Baba’s daughter, Girija Devi Bhatele—of occupying the property without authorization. In response, District Magistrate Santosh Sharma has appointed a committee of three members to look into the allegations.