Bhandara King Dies: Haridwar’s Viral ‘Bhandara Karwa Do, Babuji’ Baba Ramashankar Gupta Found Dead
Baba Ramashankar Gupta, popularly known as the 'Bhandara King' for his viral call, 'Bhandara kar do, Babuji,' has died under suspicious circumstances in Haridwar. His body was recovered from a public toilet near Har Ki Pauri, and police have launched an investigation while trying to trace his family. A post-mortem will be conducted if no heirs come forward within 72 hours.
Baba Ramashankar Gupta, popularly known as the "Bhandara King Baba," has died near Shiv Setu in the Har Ki Pauri area of Haridwar. Widely recognised for his signature appeal, "Bhandara kar do, Babuji," Gupta became a familiar figure among devotees and later gained widespread attention on social media through viral videos.
According to reports, Gupta died under suspicious circumstances. His body was recovered from a public toilet in the Har Ki Pauri area on Thursday, July 9. Police have shifted the body to the district hospital mortuary and have begun efforts to trace his family. Chinnu Pappu Dies: Social Media Influencer Found Dead at Residence, Know Who She Was.
‘Bhandara Kar Do, Babuji’ Baba Ramashankar Gupta Found Dead
"भंडारा करवा दो बाबूजी"
हरिद्वार के गंगा घाट से लेकर सोशल मीडिया तक गूंजी यह आवाज खामोश हो गई। शिवसेतु पर खड़े होकर जरूरतमंदों के लिए भंडारे की अपील करने वाले रमाशंकर गुप्ता का निधन हो गया। उनकी लाश हरकी पैड़ी क्षेत्र के पब्लिक टॉयलेट में मिली है। रमाशंकर हरदोई (यूपी) के मूल… pic.twitter.com/hUhQqqzorL
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Bhandara King Dies: Death Under Investigation
Police said that if no legal heirs come forward, a post-mortem examination will be conducted after 72 hours in accordance with regulations. Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of death, and an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ramashankar Gupta: A Familiar Face at Har Ki Pauri
At Har Ki Pauri, thousands of Hindu devotees visit the banks of the Ganges to take holy dips and perform charitable acts. Many also organise community meals, known as bhandaras, for saints, sadhus and people in need. Uttar Pradesh Teenager Dies by Suicide After Mother Scolds Her for Making Reels.
Ramashankar Gupta became known for encouraging devotees to sponsor these meals. His repeated appeal, "Bhandara kar do, Babuji," became widely recognised and eventually went viral on social media, earning him the nickname "Bhandara King."
Recently, a video shared by a resident of Haridwar introduced Gupta to a wider audience online. In the video, he urges people to feed sadhus, saying that five babas could be fed for INR 100 and 11 babas for INR 200. He also says that fresh food, including roti and dal makhani, would be served.
The video claimed that the man, known as the "Bhandara King," hailed from Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh and was named Ramashankar Gupta. While making the appeal, he repeatedly said, "Babuji, arrange a Bhandara." His distinctive style of speaking resonated with viewers, making him a well-known personality on social media.
The phrase "Bhandara kar do, Babuji" became closely associated with Ramashankar Gupta and was widely shared across social media platforms in recent months. His videos highlighted charitable food distribution at Haridwar, where devotees regularly organise free meals as part of religious offerings. Police are continuing their investigation into his death.
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