Intensive Statewide Hunt for Hathras Tragedy Accused

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh, along with neighboring states, are conducting extensive searches to locate Devprakash Madhukar, the main accused in the Hathras stampede. Agencies are also seeking preacher Surajpal for questioning. The stampede, which claimed 121 lives, mainly women, is under rigorous investigation with multiple arrests already made.

Intensive Statewide Hunt for Hathras Tragedy Accused
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Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have intensified their search efforts to locate Devprakash Madhukar, the primary accused in the tragic stampede that struck Hathras, according to official sources.

The widespread search spans neighboring Rajasthan and Haryana, as agencies, including police, are also looking to question preacher Surajpal aka Narayan Sakar Hari aka Bhole Baba, in connection with the case.

This comes in the wake of one of the country's worst stampedes in recent memory, which claimed the lives of 121 individuals, predominantly women, following a spiritual gathering in Hathras' Fulrai village on July 2. The incident has sparked substantial probe activities and numerous arrests, with senior government figures closely monitoring the situation.

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