Why was there confusion and deliberation about Baba's final rites after he passed?

Chapter 44 explains that after Baba's breath left His body, there was significant doubt about whether he was truly gone. This uncertainty led to twenty-six hours of deliberation between Hindus and Muslims on how to handle the final rites. The confusion stemmed from a previous incident, referenced in the text, where Baba had seemingly died by drawing his life force into the crown of his head for three days. Back then, everyone had assumed it was death, but he suddenly returned to his body. Because of this past event, devotees were doubtful, wondering if this was another temporary Samadhi or permanent death.