Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath, has been threatened with death, with messages warning that he would meet a fate similar to that of gangster Atiq Ahmed, who was shot dead in Prayagraj in 2023. The threats were received via text and audio messages, with the most alarming audio message stating, 'His time has come, he cannot live long.' These threats are believed to be connected to the seer's ongoing cow protection campaign and his upcoming 81-day 'Gavisthi Yatra', which is set to commence in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh in May. The seer plans to tour various Assembly constituencies across the state as part of his 'Gau Mata Rashtra Mata' initiative. In response to the threats, police in Varanasi and Prayagraj have launched an investigation, following a complaint from the seer's disciples. Religious leaders and supporters have condemned the threats, demanding immediate action and enhanced security measures for the seer.