HATHRAS: We didn’t even have money that day, she borrowed money from the neighbours and went to the satsang with ‘didi’ and ‘Laali’, and they never returned,” shared Leela, daughter-in-law of Jaya Devi, an elderly devotee of Bhole Baba. Jaya, accompanied by her daughter-in-law and 9-year-old granddaughter, Bhoomi, tragically lost their lives during a stampede at Fulrai. The Hathras stampede has left a grim toll – 121 lives lost, families shattered. Amidst the political blame game, the cries of bereaved families echo unheard. “I left for Bareilly two days ago for work. Around 6-6:30, I learned from neighbours that my mother had passed away. I came home 4-5 hours later to find my mother, wife and daughter dead”, recounted 51-year-old Binod, his voice laden with grief.