In Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, a tragic stampede occurred during a religious congregation led by Bhole Baba, resulting in 121 deaths. The incident has led to an FIR against the organizers, and Bhole Baba has remained low-profile since the incident. Here are the key details surrounding the event:
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- The Uttar Pradesh police lodged an FIR against the organizers of the religious congregation in Hathras following the stampede.
- 121 people died in the stampede during Bhole Baba’s Satsang.
- Bhole Baba, also known as Baba Narayan Hari and Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba, has not been named in the FIR.
- Bhole Baba, a former police officer, became a religious preacher and presided over several ashrams, the largest in Mainpuri.
- Security around Bhole Baba’s Mainpuri ashram was increased, but he was not found on the premises.
- The stampede reportedly occurred due to his security detail pushing followers trying to collect dirt from his feet.
- Authorities have cancelled two upcoming congregations by Bhole Baba.
- The FIR accused the organizers of hiding evidence and mentioned they had permission for 80,000 followers, but 2.5 lakh turned up.
- The Satsang led to a significant traffic jam on GT Road.
- Bhole Baba’s lawyer claims a conspiracy by anti-social elements caused the stampede and denies that the preacher allowed followers to touch his feet.
