Morena: Driven by superstition, a 'Baba,' Avtar Das (65) on Wednesday allegedly killed himself by immolation claiming that he was taking "Samadhi" for people's welfare, under Rauruya police station.
After pouring kerosene on his body, the Baba, Avtar Das reportedly set fire himself, police said.
After the incident, thousands of people flocked at the Hanuman Temple, where the Baba took the extreme step, and are worshipping there with a belief that a miracle has taken place.
The deceased Baba, Avtar Das had come to this Hanuman Temple from Mau town in Bhind district, a fortnight back, police said.
A week ago, the Baba had announced that he will take Samadhi for people's welfare and following this some persons were present at the spot where the incident took place, locals said.
Superintendent of Police Santosh Kumar Singh said that the Baba's death was being investigated. He said that it is too early to comment on the matter.
Asked about reports that Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) M P Sharma and the area's Town Inspector Ravi Badhoria too had bowed down before the dead Baba, he said he had also got this information and it was being probed.
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