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Main Organiser of Hathras Satsang Arrested in Uttar Pradesh, Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody After Stampede Kills 121

Jul 6, 2024, 11:24 AM

Dev Prakash Madhukar, the main organiser of the Hathras satsang where a stampede resulted in 121 deaths, has been arrested. The incident occurred on July 2 in Uttar Pradesh during a satsang by self-styled godman Narayan Sakar Hari, also known as Bhole Baba. Madhukar was apprehended on July 5 from Delhi's Najafgarh area by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Hathras district. He was subsequently brought to Hathras and has been sent to 14-day judicial custody by the CJM court. A reward of Rs 1 lakh had been announced for his arrest. Six other individuals have already been arrested in connection with the case, and further investigation is ongoing, according to Nipun Aggarwal, Superintendent of Police, Hathras.