The gates of Suraj Pal’s Ramkutir Ashram in UP’s Mainpuri have been covered with curtains to maintain secrecy amid the presence of media outside. This has fueled speculations that Suraj Pal alias Narayan Sakar Vishv Hari alias Bhole Baba might be present inside the ashram. On July 2, after the tragic Hathras stampede incident that claimed 121 lives, Bhole Baba reached his Mainpur Ashram. Later speculations were rife that he left the place, however, the servicemen claimed he was there only.

With heavy police deployment outside the Ashram, many believe Bhole Baba was present there. The Ashram has two gates, one for the entry and exit of workers while the other, the golden gate, is exclusively used by Bhole Baba. This gate was covered by curtains from the inside to maintain secrecy and keep Baba away from the eyes of the media.

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SO Avnish Tyagi said they were not aware of the reasons to cover the Ashram gates, Jagran.com reported. However, police continue to guard the place amid comprehensive vigil in the area.

As many as 121 people were killed in UP’s Hathras last week during a religious event dedicated to preacher Bhole Baba. The incident reportedly occurred as supporters of Bhole Baba hurried to collect mud from the path he had traversed.

On July 6, a case was registered against self-proclaimed godman Bhole Baba. He was not named in the first FIR filed in the case. However, his lawyer claimed some unidentified miscreants sprayed poisonous gas during the event, which led to the stampede. He claimed the group of conspirators fled the venue after triggering the chaos.

In a significant move, after the SIT presented its report in the case, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday suspended six officials, including Sikandra Rao Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), and Circle Officer (CO).

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Sikandra Rao SDM, tahsildar, CO, SHO and two police post chiefs were suspended by the state government for not taking the religious congregation event seriously. The probe divulged that the SDM permitted the event without inspecting the site.