BHOLE BABA
Some people opened cans of poisonous substance in crowd, triggered stampede: Bhole Baba's lawyer
Lawyer AP Singh, representing self-styled godman Bhole Baba, alleged a conspiracy behind the July 2 Hathras stampede, attributing it to his client’s "rising popularity." Singh claimed witnesses reported men releasing a poisonous substance, leading to the deaths of 121 people, mostly women. Authorities are investigating and arrests have been made.
Will question anyone required for Hathras stampede probe: Judicial panel on Bhole Baba
The Uttar Pradesh judicial commission, including Brijesh Kumar Shrivastava, Bhavesh Kumar, and Hemant Rao, will question relevant individuals about the July 2 Hathras stampede, where over 2.50 lakh people gathered. Nine, including Devprakash Madhukar, were arrested. A public notice for evidence will be issued. A Special Investigation Team is also probing a conspiracy angle.
'Miracles' and hope: Hathras stampede spotlights India's craze for godmen
"Bhole Baba" gains popularity in India's northern states due to claims of miraculous healings. Former police constable turned preacher attracts followers with promises of divine blessings. Recent gathering led to deadly stampede in Hathras, resulting in arrests of event organisers. Sociologists attribute appeal of godmen to providing hope and meaning to insecure and marginalized individuals.
The journey of Bhole Baba: From UP cop to controversial godman
Bhole Baba spent over 18 years to serving as a constable in the UP Police, working across various districts and spending time in the intelligence unit. This experience gave him a deep understanding of societal dynamics and human psychology, which later became essential in his role as a spiritual leader.
Why Hathras stampede can't shake followers' faith in 'Bhole Baba'
On July 2, a gathering led by Surajpal Singh, known as 'Bhole Baba', ended tragically with a stampede claiming 121 lives. Despite this, his followers remain steadfast in their faith. Attendees had traveled from far distances to participate in the event, highlighting the deep devotion to 'Bhole Baba'.
"Culprits won't be spared", says 'Bhole Baba' on Hathras stampede, urges people io have faith in government probe
Self-styled godman "Bhole Baba" Suraj Pal Singh addressed the Hathras stampede, expressing sorrow and promising justice for the 121 lives lost. Main accused Devprakash Madhukar surrendered, emphasizing cooperation with authorities. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited victims' families in Hathras, while CM Yogi Adityanath announced financial aid. A Judicial Inquiry Commission, led by Justice Brijesh Kumar Srivastava, will investigate the incident. Initial findings suggest chaos ensued when devotees sought blessings, causing a fatal stampede amid security measures at the religious gathering.
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Baba in Hathras satsang tragedy was once arrested for bid to revive dead girl
The recent stampede tragedy during a satsang by Bhole Baba in Hathras, chaos ensued with numerous casualties. Official relief efforts are currently underway as investigations continue into the heartbreaking incident.
Hathras stampede: UP Police conduct search at Bhole Baba's ashram in Mainpuri
Uttar Pradesh Police search for 'Bhole Baba' following the tragic stampede at a satsang in Hathras. Judicial probe ordered by CM Yogi Adityanath. The incident resulted in 123 casualties. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the chaos at the site.
Anti-social elements behind stampede, Bhole Baba never lets people touch his feet: Lawyer
Bhole Baba is prepared to assist the state administration and police in investigating the stampede incident. Legal measures will be taken, including visiting the scene and considering relevant factors for further action.
Hathras stampede: Preacher's native villagers praise him for not demanding donations
Bhole Baba, over 60, adopted a girl at Mainpuri ashram who passed away. Police confirmed his presence there, following a cremation incident and media restriction at Bichhawan ashram.
Bodies of all Hathras stampede victims identified, handed over to kin
District Magistrate Asish Kumar confirmed on Thursday that all 121 victims of the Hathras stampede, primarily women, have been identified and their bodies handed over to their families. Three bodies were initially unidentified, but two were identified late Wednesday night. Additionally, one body was identified via a video call with the family in Aligarh hospital. The tragic incident occurred during self-styled godman Baba Bhole's satsang in Hathras, where the crowd surpassed 2.5 lakh despite a permitted limit of 80,000 people.
Bhole Baba not absconding, claims advocate; Mainpuri cops say godman at center of Hathras horror not in ashram
Following rumors that Bhole Baba was staying at an opulent ashram in Mainpuri, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sunil Kumar stated on Thursday that "Baba has not been located within the ashram."A lawyer representing Bhole Baba asserted on Wednesday that "miscreants" were responsible for the stampede at the preacher's 'satsang' where 121 people tragically lost their lives the previous day, contradicting initial findings suggesting the incident occurred as followers surged to gather soil touched by his feet.
A family loses 3 generations of women in Hathras
In UP's Hathras, over 120 people were killed when a stampede broke out at a religious guru's satsang. One family lost all their women, three generations of them.
Hathras stampede: The day after, kin and locals grapple with grief
A deafening silence enveloped the mufassil sleepy town of Hathras near Aligarh, with heavy police deployment across the streets and especially at the district hospital. The silence was occasionally broken by the sounds of sirens, signalling a VIP was on the way or a body was being taken in an ambulance. Each time a police vehicle or vehicle of a minister or government official stopped, 60-year-old Surendra Singh ran towards the vehicle with one request - he wanted his wife's body to be released from the postmortem house inside the hospital.
Hathras stampede: Baba's numerous legal run-ins didn't dent formidable following
Originally named Suraj Pal, the baba belonged to Bahadurnagar village in district Kasganj and was part of the civil police, a senior police official in Kasganj told ET. The baba was also associated with the local intelligence unit of Etawah in 1994-95, said another police officer. He was last posted to Agra, when he either left his job or was expelled, and soon emerged as Narayan Sakar Hari or Bhole Baba, building a formidable following over the years. Being a Dalit, his following was largely dominated by people from the Dalit and backward communities, and he spawned ashrams in Kasganj, Etah, Mainpuri, Aligarh and even Rajasthan.
Controversial preacher Bhole Baba equated himself to God, has biggest ashram in Mainpuri
Chaos ensues at Bhole Baba's overcrowded congregation, leading to a tragic stampede. The godman shifts blame to 'anti-social elements' and faces canceled events amid scrutiny.
Hathras stampede: Devotees' rush to collect soil from around Bhole Baba's feet triggered the tragedy?
The deadly stampede in Hathras happened at a gathering by Bhole Baba, a former policeman turned preacher, with a large following. The tragedy resulted in 116 deaths after a 'satsang' in Phulrai village.
Hathras Stampede: Who is Bhole Baba? Cop-turned-godman, Covid rule flouting history, now missing
The deadly stampede in Hathras on Tuesday that claimed over 100 lives occurred at a congregation of Baba Narayan Hari alias Saakar Vishwa Hari 'Bhole Baba'. Most of the victims of the stampde were women, who wanted to catch a glimpse of the self-proclaimed godman and wet to collect some dust from where his convoy passed. They were stopped by Bhole Baba's personnel and later started pushing one another due to which several people fell to the ground, leading to chaos at the site.
Hathras stampede: Large number of police personnel deployed outside religious preacher's ashram
According to the latest list released by the Relief Commissioner's Office in Lucknow, 121 persons have died and 31 were injured in the incident in Hathras. Circle Officer Sunil Kumar Singh said security had been tightened after the stampede incident.
Hathras stampede: Forensic team arrives at incident site for investigation
A stampede incident in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district has claimed 121 lives, with 28 people injured. The forensic team and dog squad have arrived to collect belongings from the site, including shoes and sheets used for sitting. The death toll has risen to 121, with 35 people injured. Uttar Pradesh police have launched a search operation at Ram Kutir Charitable Trust in Mainpuri district to find Narayan Saakar Hari, also known as Bhole Baba, the preacher of the 'Satsang' in Hathras. The preacher remains untraceable.
Hathras stampede: UP CM Adityanath meets injured
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met with the injured in the Hathras stampede, which left 121 people dead and 28 injured. The Uttar Pradesh Police registered an FIR against the congregation organizers, accusing them of hiding evidence and flouting conditions. The FIR alleged that the organizers hid the actual number of devotees, did not cooperate in traffic management, and hid evidence after the stampede. Adityanath said the state government will investigate the incident and punish the conspirators.
Hathras stampede: UP CM Yogi Adityanath's visit likely today
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath slammed the political parties doing politics over the tragic incident and said, "Doing politics on such an incident is extremely unfortunate and condemnable. This is the time to heal the wounds of the victims, to sympathise with the victims. The government is sensitive in this matter and no culprit will be spared."
UP-Hathras Stampede: How crowding, humidity led to 121 deaths in Hathras horror. What we know so far
In Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, a stampede during a religious event led by 'Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba' killed at least 121 people and injured over 300. The tragedy occurred near Phulrai village, where a massive crowd exceeded expected attendance. Overcrowding, narrow exits, and boggy conditions from an overflowing drain contributed to the chaos. Authorities have launched an investigation, and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has vowed to identify those responsible. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in managing large public gatherings in India.
UP Hathras Stampede: Death toll rises to 121, number of injured at 28
A stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has resulted in 121 deaths and 28 injuries. Police are searching for the preacher, Bhole Baba, and have filed an FIR against the event organizers. Eyewitnesses described the chaos, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has vowed a thorough investigation, forming a team to determine the cause and ensure justice.
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