Hathras crush: Bhole Baba says ‘no-one can change destiny’

Many social media users have also expressed anger over his recent comments, with some calling for his arrest.

“Bhole Baba might be right in a way, but who caused the death[s],” one user asked on X (formerly Twitter).

Another user pointed out that the police hadn’t registered a case against the guru nor had questioned him about the incident.

“100% scot-free. Will likely do another satsang soon,” another user said.

Bhole Baba’s original name is Suraj Pal but he reportedly re-christened himself Narayan Sakar Vishwa Hari.

Details about his life are sketchy but he is believed to have been a former constable in the Uttar Pradesh police force who transformed himself into a religious preacher after leaving his job.

He has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers in Hathras and neighbouring districts. But his life and assets have come under scrutiny after the crush.