Hathras stampede not caused by Narayan Hari Baba, he is creator of this universe: Suraj Pal Singh's follower after 120 lost lives

After a stampede mishap in Hathras where over 100 people died, a supporter's video has gone viral on social media. One follower of Shri Narayan Hari can be heard saying that the Baba is not responsible for the unfortunate incident. The follower said that the Baba is the one behind everything that happens in the world but has no fault in yesterday's incident.

"He is not 'Baba', he is the creator of this universe 'Shri Narayan Hari'. He is the one behind everything that happens. For yesterday's incident, there is no fault of 'Narayan Hari'," says Vikram Singh, one of the followers of Suraj Pal Singh aka 'Bhole Baba'.

In Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, a tragic stampede at a religious gathering has resulted in the deaths of at least 121 people and left over 300 others injured. The incident took place during an event led by 'Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba' near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area. The victims were predominantly women and children.

Hathras Incident

The stampede occurred around 3:30 PM as thousands of devotees rushed to touch the feet of Bhole Baba, whose real name is Surajpal, a former police officer turned religious preacher. Eyewitnesses reported that the ground had become slippery due to water from a nearby drain, causing people to fall and get trampled. The overcrowding was a significant factor, with the actual attendance reaching nearly 2.5 lakh people, far exceeding the 80,000 figure mentioned in the organizers' application.

Prakash Kumar, an injured attendee from Aligarh, said, “There was a large crowd at the site. There was no way out, and people fell on each other and fainted. When I tried to move out, there were motorcycles parked outside, which blocked my way.”

The narrow exit routes and limited parking within a 3-km radius were inadequate for the massive crowd. Shyam Singh from Agra noted that the stampede started when Bhole Baba's convoy passed, causing an unexpected halt and escalating the chaos.

A deep pit near the venue's back door added to the tragedy, as several individuals fell into it, triggering further panic and confusion. Many of the fatalities resulted from trampling during this chaotic scene.

Hathras District Magistrate Ashish Kumar explained that while the event had received permission from the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), the actual turnout far exceeded expectations. Most of the victims were from Hathras and nearby Etah, highlighting the local impact of this disaster.