Maha Kumbh’s viral ‘IIT Baba’ claims ‘saffron-clad’ folks attacked him throughout information debate in Noida
Abhay Singh, often known as ‘IIT Baba’ who gained reputation throughout the Maha Kumbh 2025 that just lately concluded in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, has alleged that he was assaulted throughout a information debate on a personal channel in Noida, information company PTI reported on Friday.
In his police criticism, Abhay Singh claimed {that a} group of “saffron-clad folks” entered the newsroom, misbehaved with him, and attacked him with sticks. Following the incident, ‘IIT Baba’ staged a protest outdoors the police outpost in Sector 126. Nevertheless, he later withdrew his protest after being persuaded by the police, the report added.
Sector 126 station home officer (SHO) Bhupendra Singh confirmed that he was satisfied and selected to not pursue a proper criticism.
Movies of the incident, which have gone viral on social media platform X, present ‘IIT Baba’ engaged in a dialogue when a gaggle of sadhus enters the studio, resulting in an argument. As tensions escalate, IIT Baba makes an attempt to depart the studio. Nevertheless, the precise reason behind the altercation stays unclear.
HT.com couldn’t independently confirm the authenticity of the movies.
Who’s ‘IIT Baba’?
For the reason that Maha Kumbh started final month, a number of influencers, fashions, and actors have gained viral fame, together with model-turned-sadhvi Harsha Richaria, bead garland vendor Mona Lisa, ‘IIT Baba’ Abhay Singh, and actor Mamta Kulkarni.
Baba Abhay Singh, who has a background in aerospace engineering from IIT Bombay, describes his journey into spirituality not as a acutely aware determination however as an irresistible rujhaan (inclination)—a pull that led him in the direction of devotion and repair.
In an earlier interview with ANI, Abhay Singh mirrored on how his engineering background formed his perspective on life. He defined that learning aerospace engineering enhanced his logical reasoning and mental skills. Nevertheless, he pressured that whereas science develops IQ, artwork nurtures EQ (emotional quotient), each of that are important for a balanced life.
He believes that every one disciplines, from artwork to philosophy, are interconnected with self-discovery, devotion, and a deeper connection to the divine.
Discussing his various profession path earlier than embracing spirituality, he mentioned, “I did many sorts of jobs. The final job I did was designing functions and web sites. Earlier than that, I did journey pictures and a government-sponsored venture, in addition to documentation of Indian arts and crafts and historical past. I travelled rather a lot and documented a whole lot of previous temples and portray kinds. I additionally labored in magazines and filmmaking and made fictional movies.”
Talking in regards to the Maha Kumbh, Baba Abhay Singh praised the services, saying, “The services are excellent right here. I really feel that this could not simply be restricted to Adhyatmikta, I consider that worldwide scientists and ISRO scientists also needs to come right here and really feel the connection between Adhyatma and their studying. The hunt for data led me to this path. There’s a ‘shift’ in you. That can be why many individuals are drawn to spirituality, they’ve these questions in thoughts, easy methods to relieve anxiousness, easy methods to get away from stress, however there’s a should be related to the roots additionally.”
He additional talked in regards to the deeper objective behind spirituality, stating, “It isn’t simply to calm your thoughts, however there’s a want to know that there’s a motive additionally behind this, which can be why folks have devoted their entire lives to this.”
(With PTI, ANI inputs)
