Bageshwar Dham Story Event Dispute: Painda Wale Baba Hospitalised After Alleged Suicide Attempt

Basti: Baba Govind Das of Paenda in Basti district of Uttar Pradesh allegedly drank a poisonous substance during Facebook Live. After the incident, he was taken to the district hospital, where when his condition became serious, the doctors referred him to the medical college. This incident created panic among his supporters and associates. A video of the incident is also circulating on social media, although it has not been independently confirmed.

Why did you talk about not being able to organise the story?

According to the available information, Baba Govind Das was trying to organise the Katha of Bageshwar Dham Sarkar in Basti. For this he also travelled on foot. During the Durga Puja fair, he sat on the road and sought cooperation from people in organising the Katha. It is being told that during Facebook Live, he talked about not being successful in the event and repeatedly mentioned his defeat. He then allegedly drank the liquid kept in a bottle.

What did he say to the supporters during live?

It is being told that during Facebook Live, Baba Govind Das took the names of some people and appealed to them to take care of their parents. He also apologised to the people. He was taken to the hospital immediately after the incident. Seeing his serious condition, the doctors sent him to the medical college for better treatment. Detailed information regarding his current health condition is not available.

Had such an incident happened before?

According to the information received, Baba Govind Das had allegedly consumed poisonous medicine during Facebook Live from Bageshwar Dham in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh on June 9, 2025. At that time, with the help of police and Bageshwar Dham sevadars, he was admitted to the district hospital. The video of that incident was also circulated on social media.

What was the dispute regarding the construction of ashram and temple?

It is said that Baba Govind Das had built a tomb in the Panda area of the colony many years ago and used to stay there and perform exorcisms. Later he decided to remove the tomb and build a temple and also laid the foundation of the temple there. During this incident, it was revealed that a tense atmosphere was being created in the area. However, the circumstances and reasons behind the current incident have not been independently confirmed.