Unprecedented Tragedy in Hathras: Villagers Honor Bhole Baba’s Legacy Amidst Controversy

A tragic stampede in Hathras left 121 dead and 31 injured during a 'satsang' led by controversial preacher Bhole Baba. Despite the tragedy, villagers in his native Bahadurnagar, Kasganj district, praise him for his good conduct and refusal to ask for donations. Heavy police presence remains outside his Mainpuri ashram.


PTI | Kasganj | Updated: 03-07-2024 19:39 IST | Created: 03-07-2024 19:39 IST
Unprecedented Tragedy in Hathras: Villagers Honor Bhole Baba’s Legacy Amidst Controversy
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A tragic stampede in Hathras has claimed the lives of 121 people and injured 31, casting a shadow over the congregation led by the controversial preacher Bhole Baba.

Residents of Bhole Baba's native village, Bahadurnagar in Kasganj district, continue to praise him, emphasizing his refusal to solicit any donations or offerings.

Despite the tragedy, local villagers uphold his legacy, describing his conduct as exemplary and his spiritual gatherings as serene environments. A substantial police force remains stationed outside his Mainpuri ashram, where he is believed to be present, but officials are refraining from commenting on his whereabouts.

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