Who was ‘Farsa wale Baba’? After whose murder, riots, highway jam and heavy tension broke out in Mathura:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The situation has gone out of control after a sensational murder in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh. The brutal murder of a sadhu, popularly known as ‘Farsa Wale Baba’, has created huge outrage among the local people and his followers. As soon as the news of the murder spread, hundreds of villagers and supporters took to the streets, following which there was a traffic jam on the Delhi-Agra National Highway for hours. Senior police and administration officials are deployed at the spot and heavy police force (PAC) has been deployed in the area.

Who was ‘Farsa wale Baba’? (The Identity of Farsa Wale Baba)

The saint, who lived in an ashram near Kosikalan area of ​​Mathura, was fondly called ‘Farsa wale Baba’ by the people with love and reverence.

Identification: He always carried a ‘Farsa’ (traditional axe) with him, which became a part of his identity.

Popularity: Baba was known in the area for his simple nature and spiritual solutions to people’s problems. There was deep faith in him in the surrounding villages, which is why his murder took the form of a huge public outcry.

Beginning of massacre and riot

According to the information, Baba’s body was found in a bloody condition near his ashram. He was murdered very brutally. As soon as this news reached the villagers, people came out on the streets carrying sticks.

Highway Jam: The angry mob blocked the Delhi-Agra highway, causing a mile-long traffic jam and causing immense inconvenience to commuters.

Arson and stone pelting: There were heated clashes between the protesters and the police at some places. The angry mob attempted arson and also pelted stones at the police, following which the police had to resort to lathicharge to control the situation.

Police action and investigation points

Mathura’s SSP and District Magistrate (DM) themselves have taken charge. Police have assured that the culprits will be sent behind the bars as soon as possible. Several teams have been formed to investigate:

Enmity or robbery? The police is investigating from this angle whether this murder is the result of some old rivalry or whether miscreants who came to the ashram with the intention of looting carried out this incident.

CCTV and Surveillance: Police are investigating CCTV cameras installed around the ashram and suspicious mobile numbers.

Current situation: appeal for peace

At present the highway has been opened, but tension still persists in the area. The administration has appealed to the people to maintain peace and not pay attention to rumours. As a precautionary measure, internet services are being monitored in some areas and police are continuously patrolling.