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Court adjourns the July 2024 stampede case, which resulted in 121 deaths, until June 4. Defense argues conspiracy against the Uttar Pradesh government.

June Date Set in July 2024 Stampede Case

Court proceedings for the tragic July 2024 stampede continue, adjourned to June 4. The incident resulted in 121 deaths. Defense suggests a government conspiracy.

Court adjourns July 2024 stampede case to June 4, 2025. The tragic event resulted in 121 deaths. Defense claims conspiracy against Uttar Pradesh government.

A local court here on Wednesday heard arguments in connection with framing of charges in the ongoing trial of the July 2024 stampede case before setting the next date of hearing to June 4, a lawyer said.
The case pertains to the stampede that broke out on July 2 last year during a religious gathering led by preacher Surajpal alias Narayan Sakar Hari alias Bhole Baba in Sikandrarao tehsil of Hathras district, in which 121 people lost their lives. Most of the victims were women and children.
The court of Additional District Judge (ADJ) Mahendra Srivastava heard the case. The matter was previously being heard in the District Judge's court but has now been transferred to the ADJ-I court.
During Wednesday's proceedings, senior advocate A P Singh appeared on behalf of the accused event organisers and reiterated the defence's stance.
Singh claimed that the stampede was the result of a conspiracy.
"There have been past attempts to malign the Uttar Pradesh government and this was one such orchestrated effort," he alleged.
Singh said he argued that the accused have no criminal history or background and have been volunteering for the spiritual event. Those who lost their lives were also "their own people" (followers of the preacher), he added.
Singh is also the legal counsel of Surajpal, who, however, is not mentioned as an accused in the police FIR.
"The case has now been transferred to a new judge. We have apprised the court of the entire scenario -- there are 700 witnesses, the charge-sheet runs into 10 volumes and an SIT has been constituted to probe the incident. Following this, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also ordered a judicial inquiry commission," he said.
Singh further stated that an FIR was registered and a reward of Rs 1 lakh was announced for the main accused Devprakash Madhukar.
"Eleven people have been arrested and none were apprehended by the police. We presented them ourselves. Justice must be done in this case," he said.

Court criticizes the SIT's chargesheet on the Hathras stampede, citing media and political influence. Eight organizers have been granted bail, while others remain in custody. The next court session is May 2.

Court Criticizes SIT in Hathras Stampede

The Hathras stampede case chargesheet is under scrutiny, with allegations of media and political pressure affecting its credibility. Eight organizers are out on bail, but others still await justice. The next hearing on May 2 aims to address these concerns.

Court criticizes the SIT's chargesheet on the Hathras stampede, citing media and political influence

Court criticizes SIT's chargesheet on Hathras stampede. Advocate claims media and political influence caused injustice. Eight organizers out on bail, three still in custody. Next court hearing on May 2.

The Special Investigation Team's (SIT's) chargesheet in the Hathras satsang stampede case came under sharp criticism in a court on Friday, with Supreme Court advocate A P Singh, representing Bhole Baba, describing it as a "bundle of lies" influenced by media and political pressure.
The chargesheet was discussed during a hearing in the district court here in connection with the stampede in Sikandrarao tehsil on July 2 last year which claimed 121 lives, most of them women and children during a religious gathering addressed by Surajpal alias Narayan Sakar Hari alias Bhole Baba.
Talking to reporters after the court proceedings, Singh, who is also representing all accused in the matter, said, "The SIT's chargesheet is nothing but a bundle of lies. It has been prepared hastily under media pressure, government influence and public outrage. Innocent people have been wrongly implicated." He added that detailed arguments were submitted in the court to highlight the alleged inconsistencies and flaws in the investigation.
"It is already becoming clear in the court that this chargesheet is fabricated. The truth will soon come to light and justice will prevail," he asserted.
Singh said out of the 11 event organisers, eight have already secured bail from the high court. "Only three individuals, chief organiser Devprakash Madhukar along with Mukesh and Megh Singh, remain in judicial custody," he said.
The court has scheduled the next hearing in the case for May 2, when further arguments are expected.
The tragic incident had drawn national attention, prompting the formation of a high-level SIT to probe the circumstances that led to the deadly stampede.
Surajpal alias Bhole Baba is not mentioned as an accused in the police FIR.
Event organisers are accused in the FIR over the event, where authorities found that the crowd had swollen to over 2 lakhs, much beyond the permitted limit of 80,000.

The SIT recorded 119 statements and submitted a report on Tuesday stating that the committee that organised the 'satsang' was responsible for inviting more people than permitted.

Hathras stampede: SDM among 6 officials suspended

The SIT recorded 119 statements and submitted a report on Tuesday stating that the committee that organised the 'satsang' was responsible for inviting more people than permitted.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the stampede in Hathras recommended action against six officials for negligence in performing their duties, following which they have been suspended from their services.
The local SDM, CO, Tehsildar, Inspector, and Chowki in charge have been held responsible for negligence in performing their duties.
The suspended officials include Sub- the District Magistrate of Sikandrarao, the Police Circle Officer of Sikandrarao, the Station Officer of Sikandrarao, the Tehsildar of Sikandrarao, Chowki Incharge of Kachora, and Chowki Incharge of Pora.
The investigation committee also found the program organizer and tehsil-level police and administration guilty.
The SIT probing the stampede mishap recorded 119 statements and submitted a report on Tuesday stating that the committee that organized the 'Satsang' was responsible for inviting more people than permitted.
The program was not taken seriously by the said officials, and senior officials were not even informed, following which the SIT recommended action against the concerned officials.
As per the report, the Sub-district Magistrate of Sikandrarao granted permission for the event without inspecting the venue and did not inform senior officials.

Absconding Bhole Baba emerges four days after Hathras stampede tragedy, releases video message

Absconding Bhole Baba emerges four days after Hathras stampede tragedy releases video message

A total of 121 people, mostly women, were killed in the stampede after the preacher's satsang in Hathras' Fulrai village on July 2 in one of the worst tragedies in recent years.

Four days after 121 people were killed in stampede at a religious gathering in UP's Hathras, Bhole Baba, the former constable-turned-self-styled godman, has said that he was 'deeply saddened' by the incident.
In a video statement released by ANI on Saturday,&nbsp; Surajpal also known as 'Bhole Baba' says, "I am deeply saddened after the incident of July 2. May God give us the strength to bear this pain. Please keep faith in the government and the administration. I have faith that anyone who created the chaos would not be spared. Through my lawyer AP Singh, I have requested the members of the committee to stand with the bereaved families and the injured and help them throughout their lives."
A total of 121 people, mostly women, were killed in the stampede after the preacher's satsang in Hathras' Fulrai village on July 2 in one of the worst tragedies in recent years.
Agencies, including the police, are looking for preacher Bhole Baba for questioning in the case.
The main accused in the FIR Devprakash Madhukar has been arrested as per a PTI report.

The self-proclaimed guru, along with his wife, often conducts such 'satsangs', which are referred to as 'Manav Mangal Milan Sadbhavna Samagam.'

Who is Narayan Saakar Hari, whose 'satsang' in Hathras caused stampede killing over 100  

The self-proclaimed guru, along with his wife, often conducts such 'satsangs', which are referred to as 'Manav Mangal Milan Sadbhavna Samagam.'

The religious event in Hathras where at least 100 people lost their lives in a stampede was organised by self-styled guru Narayan Saakar Hari, who also goes by the name Bhole Baba.
While little is known about the preacher, Narayan Saakar Hari boasts of a sizeable following across north Indian states like UP, Haryana, and Rajasthan, among others.
The self-proclaimed guru, along with his wife, often conducts such 'satsangs', which are referred to as 'Manav Mangal Milan Sadbhavna Samagam.'
Hari's foray into spirituality began after he reportedly quit his regular job in the 1990s. It is claimed that he used to work in the Intelligence Bureau. But, there are no proofs to verify the authenticity of this claim.
Hari was born in Bahadur Nagari village in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district and completed his initial studies there.&nbsp;
Though the so-called guru doesn't have any social media presence, Hari shot into the limelight for his large congregations during the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;
India TV, in a report, citing sources, reported that he has several criminal cases registered against him.
Unlike other preachers. hari often prefers to be in a white suit and tie. He was also seen in kurta-pyjama. During his sermons, he says that he does not keep any amount from the donations that are given to him and spends it all on his devotees.&nbsp;

Kappan was arrested in October 2020 while on his way to cover the alleged gangrape and murder of a Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.

Watch: Siddique Kappan released from jail after over 2 yrs following 1 month delay in bail order signing

Kappan was arrested in October 2020 while on his way to cover the alleged gangrape and murder of a Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.

Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan was released from a Lucknow jail on 2 February 2023 after two years of incarceration. His release order was signed more than a month after he secured bail, as per reports.
He secured bail from the Allahabad High Court in an alleged money laundering case on 23 December 2022. The Supreme Court had granted him bail on 9 September 2022 in a UAPA case.
Kappan was arrested in October 2020 while on his way to cover the alleged gangrape and murder of a Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras. Police had reportedly accused him and 3 others of being members of the Popular Front of India (PFI), and planning to disturb law and order in the area.
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After a wait of almost two years, journalist Siddique Kappan was granted bail by the Supreme Court on 9 September 2022.
The Kerala-based journalist was arrested in October 2020 while travelling to Hathras in Uttar Pradesh to report on the story of a Dalit woman's gangrape and death. Kappan was charged under the anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
The Supreme Court ordered Kappan to stay in Delhi for 6 weeks after release from a UP prison. He has also been asked to submit his passport, and report to a police station every week.
Opposing Kappan's bail, the Uttar Pradesh government had argued that he has links with the Popular Front of India (PFI), and involved in a conspiracy to "incite religious discord and spread terror". The journalist had denied the allegations.

2 yrs after arrest, Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan gets bail from Supreme Court

The Kerala-based journalist was arrested in October 2020 while travelling to Hathras in Uttar Pradesh to report on the story of a Dalit woman's gangrape and death.

After a wait of almost two years, journalist Siddique Kappan was granted bail by the Supreme Court on 9 September 2022.
The Kerala-based journalist was arrested in October 2020 while travelling to Hathras in Uttar Pradesh to report on the story of a Dalit woman's gangrape and death. Kappan was charged under the anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
The Supreme Court ordered Kappan to stay in Delhi for 6 weeks after release from a UP prison. He has also been asked to submit his passport, and report to a police station every week.
Opposing Kappan's bail, the Uttar Pradesh government had argued that he has links with the Popular Front of India (PFI), and involved in a conspiracy to "incite religious discord and spread terror". The journalist had denied the allegations.
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