HATHRAS STAMPEDE
Babas vs Babas: Akharas want ban on entry of fake babas in Kumbh, say they defame Sanatan Dharma
Prominent seers and officials met to discuss preparations for the Maha Kumbh 2025, emphasizing the need for better facilities, a ban on fake babas, and a commitment to a plastic-free event. Security will be enhanced with AI-based monitoring and biometric IDs. The event, set for January, is expected to attract over 40 crore devotees.
Hathras stampede: Preacher Bhole Baba has reached his Kasganj ashram, says his lawyer
Self-styled godman Bhole Baba has returned to his ashram in Kasganj after the deadly stampede in Hathras. Investigations are ongoing, with claims of a possible conspiracy and lapses in crowd management. The organizers and local administration are under scrutiny for their roles in the incident.
SC refuses to entertain Hathras stampede PIL
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking a court-monitored investigation into the Hathras stampede, which claimed over 121 lives. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud's bench questioned why the petitioner didn't approach the Allahabad High Court first, noting that such matters are within its jurisdiction. The petitioner argued for SC involvement due to nationwide medical facility concerns, but the bench did not agree. The PIL had requested a five-member expert committee supervised by a retired SC judge to probe the July 2 stampede.
Hathras stampede: SC rejects PIL seeking probe; asks to move HC
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a PIL seeking an investigation into the tragic Hathras stampede that left 121 dead. The court, comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, dismissed the PIL, stating that such incidents are "disturbing" and that the high courts are equipped to handle such cases.
SDM, CO among six officers suspended in Hathras case
The SIT report has not ruled out a conspiracy angle in the stampede incident and underlined the need for a thorough investigation. The SIT report also mentioned lapses on the part of the local administration that led to the incident, claiming 121 lives on July 2.
Hathras Stampede: Cannot rule out 'big conspiracy', says SIT report
The SIT investigating the Hathras stampede has submitted its report to the UP government. The report points to the 'Satsang' organizers for exceeding the permitted number of people and inadequate arrangements.
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Hathras Stampede: Six officials including SDM, CO suspended for negligence in duties
The SIT investigating the Hathras stampede recommended action against six officials for negligence, leading to their suspension, including the Sub-District Magistrate, Police Circle Officer, Station Officer, Tehsildar, and two Chowki Incharges. The committee's report blamed the event organisers for inviting more people than permitted, not following conditions, and causing chaos, leading to the tragic incident at the 'Satsang' event in Fulari village.
Haste to take soil from near godman's feet caused stampede: Hathras eyewitness
In Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, a stampede at a religious gathering led to 121 deaths as devotees rushed to collect "Baba's Charan Dhul" (soil from the godman's feet), according to eyewitness Sudhir Pratap Singh. The godman allegedly announced the collection, causing a chaotic rush where people fell and piled up. Meanwhile, advocate AP Singh, representing the godman, claimed the stampede was caused by unidentified men spraying poison, suggesting it was a planned conspiracy.
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.
Hathras stampede: Main accused sent to 14-day judicial custody
Dev Prakash Madhukar, the prime accused in the Hathras stampede on July 2 that resulted in 121 deaths, has been remanded to 14-day judicial custody by the CJM court. He is the sole accused named in the FIR lodged at Sikandra Rao police station in Hathras. Madhukar surrendered in Delhi where he was undergoing medical treatment, according to his lawyer A P Singh.
Hathras stampede main accused arrested; police say he was recently contacted by political parties
Devprakash Madhukar, the main accused in the July 2 Hathras stampede that killed 121 people, has been arrested by the Special Operations Group of Hathras police. Madhukar worked as a fundraiser for events of self-styled godman Surajpal alias Narayan Sakar Hari alias Bhole Baba and collected donations. The police will apply for remand of Madhukar and are checking his financial transactions, money trails, and call detail records.
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'.
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: Six arrested in incident so far, says Aligarh IG
Aligarh Inspector General (IG) Shalabh Mathur confirmed the arrest of six individuals connected to the Hathras incident. The arrested individuals, comprising four men and two women, were all members of the organising committee and served as 'Sevadars' during the event.
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: Who is Narayan Sakar Hari Bhole Baba? All you need to know
Narayan Sakar Hari, known for conducting satsangs, faced a stampede at his program in Uttar Pradesh. The incident was due to extreme humidity and heat, causing injuries. Originating from Bahadur Nagri village, he left his intelligence job to establish an ashram, also serving in the UP Police. Stressing donations, he identifies as a disciple of Hari with recognition from Brahma and Vishnu.
Russian President Putin expresses condolences for Hathras stampede tragedy
Hathras incident occurred on Tuesday in Hathras district, where thousands had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area for a 'satsang' led by a religious preacher. In response, the Uttar Pradesh Police lodged an FIR against the event organizers, accusing them of concealing evidence and violating regulations by allowing 2.5 lakh attendees despite having permission for only 80,000.
We never thought such an incident would happen, says father of 3-year-old killed in Hathras stampede
A stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, killed 121 people, mostly women, as devotees suffocated to death and bodies piled atop each other. The incident occurred as the 'satsang' ended, and some accounts say people slipped in the slush as they ran after the preacher's car, triggering the stampede. The victims were part of the crowd which had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area for the'satsang' by religious preacher Baba Narayan Hari.
Hathras Stampede: Petitions filed for CBI, SC-monitored probe into the incident
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Allahabad High Court demanding an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the Hathras stampede incident which has claimed 121 lives so far, leaving 28 injured.
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: FIR lodged under BNS against 'Mukhya Sewadar', other organisers of satsang
Following the disaster during a religious congregation (satsang) in Hathras which resulted in over 100 deaths, mostly women and children, and left more than 300 injured, an FIR was registered. The FIR, under sections 105, 110, 126(2), 223, and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, targets Devprakash Madhukar, known as 'Mukhya Sewadar', and other organisers of the event where the tragic stampede occurred.
UP Hathras: Stampede incident at religious event claims lives of 116 people, cops search for 'baba' at center of satsang
UP Hathras Stampede: In Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, a stampede during a religious event resulted in the deaths of over 100 individuals, primarily women and children. The incident occurred as attendees rushed to leave following a religious preacher's address. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced compensation for the victims' families and initiated a thorough investigation into the cause.
Hathras stampede: FIR details how people stopped to collect Baba's 'car tyre mud' leading to 121 deaths
The stampede occurred as attendees rushed to collect mud from the baba's vehicle. The congestion led to people being trampled upon, including women and children, near a waterlogged field. The FIR exonerates the police and administration, stating they acted promptly with available resources to manage the situation and transport the injured to hospitals.
UP Hathras Stampede: "I am left with nothing...," says father of deceased 16-year-old daughter
The death toll from the stampede during a religious congregation in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to 121. Among the deceased are many women and children. The incident has left 28 injured, with several receiving treatment in local hospitals. Authorities have launched an investigation, with police searching for the event's preacher, Bhole Baba. The Uttar Pradesh government announced compensation for the victims' families and ordered a thorough inquiry into the cause of the stampede.
Hathras and the tragic history of major stampedes at religious events in India
A tragic stampede in Uttar Pradesh resulted in over 100 deaths during a Hindu gathering. The incident unfolded in Hathras district, located about 200 km southeast of New Delhi.
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