Judicial commission investigates July 2 stampede at Surajpal's religious gathering in Hathras, leading to 121 deaths.

Surajpal, known as 'Bhole Baba,' appeared before a judicial commission in Lucknow investigating the July 2 stampede at his religious gathering in Hathras, which resulted in 121 deaths. Although not named in the FIR, he cooperated by providing affidavits from 1,100 attendees. The Uttar Pradesh government formed the three-member commission to explore the incident and potential conspiracy, amid criticism from the Congress party regarding BJP's association with him.

October 10, 2024
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