Main accused gives up, Baba expresses grief over stampede
The New Indian Express|July 07, 2024
WHILE Devprakash Madhukar, the main accused of Hathras stampede, surrendered to the Delhi Police late on Friday night and was taken into custody by the UP Police, the self-styled godman Bhole Baba alias Narayan Sakar Hari alias Suraj Pal, expressed grief over the tragedy at an event at his Satsang Sabha in Hathras.
NAMITA BAJPAI
Main accused gives up, Baba expresses grief over stampede

Four days after the stampede, the preacher on Saturday told a news agency he hoped strict action would be taken against the culprits.

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