CM Yogi Orders Strict Action In Mathura ‘Farsa Wale Baba’ Death Case, Says Culprits Will Not Be Spared

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the death of Chandrashekhar, also known as "Farsa Wale Baba", in Mathura's Kosi Kalan and directed officials to ensure strict action against those responsible.

Expressing grief over the incident, the Chief Minister said that the accused must be identified quickly and warned that "criminals will not be spared under any circumstances".

CM Yogi Takes Cognisance, Orders Swift Crackdown

According to official directions issued after the incident, CM Yogi expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family and instructed the administration to act without delay. He asked officials to immediately reach the spot, assess the situation, and ensure that those involved in the incident are identified at the earliest.

The Chief Minister also told the police and district administration to maintain law and order and take all necessary measures to arrest the accused quickly. Reiterating a tough stand, he made it clear that "criminals will not be spared under any circumstances".

'Farsa Wale Baba' Dies After Being Run Over By Truck

The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday in Mathura, where Gau Rakshak saint Chandrashekhar, popularly known as "Farsa Wale Baba", was allegedly run over by a truck. His death triggered tension in the area, with angry locals blocking the Delhi-Agra Highway in protest.

Police teams rushed to the spot and tried to pacify the crowd, but the situation escalated as protesters turned aggressive. Stone-pelting was reported during the protest, further worsening the law-and-order situation.

To bring the crowd under control, police had to use tear gas shells and fire rubber bullets. During the unrest, several vehicles, including those linked to the administration such as the ADM Administration's vehicle, were vandalised. Several civilians and police personnel were also reported injured in the violence.

Rajasthan-Registered Truck Hit Him In Dense Fog, Say Police

According to Additional Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar, the incident occurred between 3 am and 4 am in the Kosi police station area. Chandrashekhar had reportedly tried to stop a vehicle he found suspicious.

During this time, due to dense fog, a truck bearing a Rajasthan registration number coming from behind hit him, leading to his death. During the initial police investigation, it was found that the container vehicle he had attempted to stop was carrying grocery items, while the truck behind it was loaded with wire.

Police said the truck driver and helper are residents of Alwar, Rajasthan.

Police Probe Underway, Locals Raise Suspicion

Police have clarified that the incident has no connection with cattle smuggling and are treating it as a road accident. However, some local residents have claimed that "Baba" was chasing alleged cattle smugglers at the time of the incident.

The death led to a major traffic jam on the highway, and tension remained high in the area for several hours. Police said the matter is under investigation and further action will be taken based on the findings.