First arrests in Hathras stampede case: 6 sevadars held; Rs 1 lakh bounty on main accused

Six people have been arrested in connection with the Hathras stampede that killed 121 people, a senior police official said here on Thursday.

The six people worked as sevadars at the satsang by Bhole Baba, IG Shalabh Mathur told reporters.

He said non-bailable warrant will be issued against chief sevadar Devprakash Madhukar and announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh, he said.

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