Hathras stampede key accused Devprakash Madhukar surrenders, claims lawyer

The main accused of the Hathras stampede, Devprakash Madhukar, has surrendered and been taken into custody by the UP Police. Investigations continue with focus on the organisers. Madhukar's lawyer, AP Singh claimed that Madhukar surrendered to the Delhi Police in Najafgarh and following his surrender, the Delhi Police handed him over to the UP Police. Madhukar was the main organiser of the 'satsang' (religious prayer meet) where a stampede claimed the lives of 121 people.

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