Bhole Baba

2024 - 7 - 4

Bhole Baba's Controversial Legacy: The Preacher Behind India's Deadly Stampede

Bhole Baba - Hathras - India - mysterious - police constable - religious gathering - stampede disaster - supernatural powers

Discover the shocking details of Bhole Baba's involvement in the tragic Hathras stampede. Learn about his alleged magical powers and the chaotic events that unfolded at the religious gathering.

Bhole Baba, a former police constable turned preacher, has found himself at the heart of a devastating incident in India. With an immense following among the poor and marginalized, Bhole Baba's latest sermon at a massive gathering led to a horrific stampede that claimed the lives of at least 121 people, predominantly women. His controversial past includes arrests for claiming to possess magical powers, such as allegedly attempting to revive the dead and forcibly taking a girl's body from her family in 2000.

The chaos at the religious gathering for Hindu guru Bhole Baba in Hathras resulted in one of the deadliest stampedes in recent Indian history. Not only did it lead to tragic deaths, but it also sparked allegations of involvement by anti-social elements linked to Bhole Baba. Amidst the aftermath, Bhole Baba, also known as Narayan Hari, was accused of fleeing the scene, leaving questions unanswered and families devastated.

As authorities scramble to locate the absconding Bhole Baba, the Mainpuri police noted rumors of his presence at an opulent ashram. The elusive godman's mysterious disappearance has stirred up further speculation and controversy, with Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sunil Kumar addressing the situation with urgency.

The insensitive reporting of the Hathras stampede tragedy has also come to light, as media coverage faced criticism for its handling of the devastating events. The ANI reporter's callous questioning of a grieving woman highlighted the need for sensitivity and empathy in the face of such heart-wrenching incidents.

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Bhole Baba: Preacher at centre of Indian stampede disaster (CNA)

HATHRAS, India: Former police constable-turned-preacher Bhole Baba built an immense following among poor and marginalised Indians before his latest sermon ...

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Bhole Baba: the preacher whose sermon led to stampede in India (DAWN.com)

NEW DELHI: A massive gathering addressed by an Indian policeman-turned-preacher turned horribly wrong on Tuesday, as at least 121 people, mostly women and ...

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Hathras stampede: 'Bhole Baba' claimed he could revive dead, was ... (The Indian Express)

His alleged claim of “magical powers” even got him arrested in Agra in 2000, when he allegedly took the body of a 16-year-old girl forcibly from her family, ...

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'Bhole Baba' says, Hathras stampede caused by anti-social ... (Times of India)

Narayan Hari Bhole Baba, originally Surajpal Singh, is linked to a stampede caused by anti-social elements. Allegations suggest he fled the scene, now.

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What caused the deadly stampede in Hathras, India? (Aljazeera.com)

At least 120 people, mostly women, have died at a religious gathering for Hindu guru Bhole Baba.

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'Bhole Baba' absconding, Mainpuri cops say godman at center of ... (The Economic Times)

Following rumors that Bhole Baba was staying at an opulent ashram in Mainpuri, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sunil Kumar stated on Thursday that ...

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'Who is Bhole Baba', 'what caused Hathras stampede'—and why ... (ThePrint)

'Your children died right before your eyes?' an ANI reporter asked a woman. Such insensitive reporting of the 'UP Stampede Horror' was as shocking as the ...

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Hathras tragedy: Bhole Baba's lawyer refutes 'charan raj' allegation ... (Hindustan Times)

Bhole Baba's lawyer refuted the claim that the stampede broke out when devotees rushed to touch the feet of the preacher. | Latest News India.

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What happened in Hathras? All you need to know about Bhole Baba ... (Hindustan Times)

The Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday lodged the FIR against the organisers of the religious congregation in Hathras. | Latest News India.

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Hathras stampede: 'Bhole Baba' made devotees believe he could ... (Financial Express)

For more than 20 years, after leaving the Uttar Pradesh Police in the 1990s where he was Constable Suraj Pal from Kasganj, to becoming a self-proclaimed ...

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Hathras stampede: Uttar Pradesh police searches Bhole Baba's ... (The Hindu)

The Uttar Pradesh Police conducted a search operation at Ram Kutir Charitable Trust in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, on July 4 for Bhole Baba, the preacher who ...

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Watch: 'Bhole Baba' leaves Hathras village in high-security convoy ... (Times of India)

India News: Baba Narayan Hari, also known as Saakar Vishwa Hari 'Bhole Baba', was seen leaving Phulrai village with his convoy shortly after the tragic ...

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Hathras stampede: Why is 'Bhole Baba' not named in FIR? UP ... (Hindustan Times)

About 121 people died in the stampede during a Satsang held by Bhole Baba in Hathras on July 2. | Latest News India.

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Hathras stampede: 'Bhole Baba never lets people touch his feet ... (Livemint)

Hathras stampede: Lawyer A P Singh, representing the self-styled godman Bhole Baba, denied initial reports suggesting the tragedy occurred when attendees ...

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In middle of village, plush ashram for 'Bhole Baba' locked since 2022 (Times of India)

Discover the story of a locked plush ashram for 'Bhole Baba' in a village since 2022. Unfold the mystery behind the abandoned building and its connection to ...

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Who is 'Bhole Baba', the preacher whose gathering led to stampede ... (The Sun Daily)

HATHRAS: A massive gathering addressed by an Indian policeman-turned-preacher, considered an incarnation of God by his followers, turned horribly wron...

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Hathras stampede: From 24 ashrams to expensive car, 'Bhole Baba ... (Livemint)

Hathras stampede: Six individuals were arrested in connection with the Hathras stampede, including the main suspect, Prakash Madhukar. '

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No activity since 2022 at Baba Bhole's Ashram in Noida (Hindustan Times)

After it came to fore that an ashram of Baba is located in Noida, local officers were told to inspect the spot and report to senior officers if he ...

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Bhole Baba's Name Erased From MP Ashram, Satsang Venue ... (Times Now)

Times Network team found Bhole Baba's name erased from the ashram situated at Jhanda's Pura village. Baba's banner on the satsang stage was also found to be ...

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Hathras stampede: 'Bhole Baba' owns assets worth ₹100+ crore (Hindustan Times)

The Hathras event did have permission from authorities, although the crowd is expected to have been twice what was expected. | Latest News India.

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Bhole Baba, preacher at centre of Hathras stampede, used to stay at ... (The Indian Express)

In January we raided Meena's house in Dausa in connection with the paper leak case. But before we reached, the Baba, who was staying there, ran away.

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Hathras crush: Indian preacher denies blame for deaths, lawyer tells ... (BBC News)

Bhole Baba, who led the festival where some 120 people died, will co-operate with investigations.

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Why stampede horror can't shake their faith in Hathras' Bhole Baba (Times of India)

Despite the stampede horror at 'Bhole Baba's' religious gathering, his followers remain steadfast in their faith attributing supernatural powers to him.

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