The Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday lodged the FIR against the organisers of the religious congregation in Hathras.A day after 121 people died in the stampede in Bhole Baba’s satsang in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district, the Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday failed to name the preacher in their FIR. Since the incident on Tuesday, the preacher has maintained a low profile, with the police saying he hadn’t turned up at his sprawling ashram in Mainpuri.
Hathras Stampede: Key Developments
FIR Filed: The Uttar Pradesh police lodged an FIR against the organizers of the religious congregation in Hathras on Wednesday.
Death Toll: The stampede at Bhole Baba‘s satsang in Hathras district resulted in the deaths of 121 people.
Preacher’s Absence: Despite the gravity of the incident, the FIR did not name the preacher. The preacher, Baba Narayan Hari, has remained low profile since the stampede, with reports indicating he hasn’t returned to his ashram in Mainpuri.
Mourning Families: Relatives mourn the loss of three family members who died in the stampede at Baba Narayan Hari’s satsang.
Hathras Stampede: Latest Updates
Event Cancellations: Authorities have canceled two upcoming congregations of Baba Narayan Hari following the stampede.
Preacher’s Background: Baba Narayan Hari, 60, is a native of Bahadurnagar village in Kasganj district. He has no children and is known for not soliciting donations; his ashrams were built with voluntary contributions from followers.
FIR Filed: The Uttar Pradesh police lodged an FIR against the organizers of the religious congregation in Hathras on Wednesday, accusing them of hiding evidence.
Permission Violations: The FIR states that the organizers had permission for 80,000 followers, but 2.5 lakh people attended the event.
Booked Individuals: Devprakash Madhukar and other organizers have been booked in connection with the incident.
Traffic Jam: The complainant reported that the satsang caused a significant traffic jam on the GT Road.