Claims that one woman died from cancer , another from fasting in cult 's cave . Russian cult leaders told followers it would end in May . The official said Nedogon did not report the information to police or authorities . Sect members threatened to commit suicide if authorities failed to intervene .
Claims that one woman died from cancer , another from fasting in cult 's cave . Russian cult leaders told followers it would end in May . Sect members threatened to commit suicide if authorities failed to intervene .