The Centre on Friday approved a CBI probe into the death of Mahant Narendra Giri, president of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad.
The move by the Centre comes after Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogit Adityanath recommended a CBI probe into the matter.
A suicide note was found in which the seer mentioned feeling mentally disturbed and upset with a disciple of his.
Uttar Pradesh police has detained one of Giri's disciples, Anand Giri, on charges of abetting suicide.