Aligarh Inspector General of Police Shalabh Mathur said on Thursday that six individuals have been arrested in connection with the stampede during a religious event in Hathras . He also stated that a reward of ₹ 1 lakh has been given for the arrest of the main suspect, Prakash Madhukar. Meanwhile, the preacher 'Bhole Baba' identified as Suraj Pal is also known by the names of Narayan Sakar Hari and Jagat Guru Vishwahari.
Hindustan Times reported citing sources that 'Bhole Baba' has 24 ashrams, and asset worth ₹ 100 crore. Also Read: Hathras stampede: ‘Bhole Baba never lets people touch his feet..
.’ lawyer denies ‘charan raj’ claim | 10 points The Shri Narayan Hari Sakar Charitable Trust oversees Suraj Pal's organization and is managed by individuals closely associated with its operations. Suraj Pal, known as Bhole Baba or Narayan Hari Sakar among his devotees, appears when he addresses his followers.
He often dresses in an immaculate white three-piece suit with fashionable eyewear and a tie. Bhole Baba ’s arrival is marked by a grand procession: leading the convoy are 16 commandos on powerful 350 cc motorcycles, ensuring a clear path for a fleet of 15 to 30 vehicles, the report noted. Pal himself rides in a white Toyota Fortuner, its interiors adorned with matching white seat covers, HT reported.
Suraj Pal resides in the Mainpuri Ashram in Bichuva, which spans 21 bighas of land and is known as Hari Nagar. Hindustan Times reported that this expansive estate has s.