Bhole Baba Exonerated: Judicial Panel Clears Spiritual Preacher in Hathras Stampede

A judicial commission has cleared spiritual leader Narayan Sakar Hari, known as Bhole Baba, of any involvement in the tragic Hathras stampede, which claimed 121 lives. The commission, led by retired justice Brijesh Kumar Shrivastav, conducted a thorough investigation, and its report will be presented to the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.

In a significant development, a judicial commission has absolved spiritual preacher Narayan Sakar Hari, popularly known as Bhole Baba, of alleged involvement in the devastating stampede in Hathras that resulted in 121 fatalities.

The three-member panel, chaired by justice (retired) Brijesh Kumar Shrivastav, thoroughly investigated the incident and reached the conclusion that Bhole Baba was not at fault.

Bhole Baba's lawyer, A P Singh, hailed the ruling as a triumph of religion and truth. He stated that over 1,100 affidavits were submitted during the investigation, and the report will likely be discussed in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly to improve event safety protocols.

(With inputs from agencies.)