Large number of cops deployed outside religious preacher's ashram

A large number of police personnel has been deployed outside the ashram in the wake of the stampede, officials said on Wednesday.

However, the officials remained tight-lipped when asked if Baba Narayan Hari, also known as Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba, was inside the ashram. But, some police sources said he indeed was inside.

Police Personnel pooled from many police stations have been deployed outside the ashram at Bicchwan in Mainpuri and no one, including the media, is allowed in.

Circle Officer Sunil Kumar Singh said security has been tightened after the stampede incident.

When asked if Baba is inside, he did not give a reply.