Sathya Sai Baba, whose
message of universal love and brotherhood attracted millions of
followers across the globe, was on Wednesday interred at the very
spot from where he used to meet and address his disciples for years.
R J Ratnakar, Swami's
nephew and trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Central Trust, performing the last rites of
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. - 27-04-2011
The mortal remains of
the 85-year-old spiritual leader, whose clout spread far and wide
among both the commoners and the high mighty, were buried after the
last rites were performed by his nephew R.J. Ratnakar in accordance
with vedic customs following full police honours.
Watched by a galaxy of
political personalities including Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka Chief
Ministers N. Kiran Kumar Reddy and B.S. Yeddyurappa, Governors E.S.L.
Narasimhan and Shivraj V. Patil, BJP leaders L.K. Advani, M.Venkiah
Naidu, Bandaru Dattatreya, former Telugu Desam leader and former AP
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, former Maharashtra Chief
Minister Ashok Chavan and hundreds of his followers, Sai Baba’s body
was buried amidst chanting of “sai” mantras.
Once the last rites
were performed by vedic pandits, red curtains were drawn around 9:45
a.m. and the process started for laying the body in a pit created at
the spot in Sai Kulwant where the spiritual leader used to make his
preaching for his followers for a number of years. It lasted about
25 minutes.
The spot where he was
buried is now expected to become an eternal memorial for Sai Baba,
who at the age of 14 announced himself as a reincarnation of Shirdi
Sai Baba. He made his mark initially with miracles but later founded
institutions of excellence in education and medical facilities
besides undertaking development work and philanthropy.
Sai Baba died on
Sunday morning after fighting illness for nearly a month caused by
multi—organ failure.
Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi, political leaders
from various parties, Chief Ministers and personalities from various
fields including cricket and films had visited Puttaparthi in the
last two days to pay their homage.
An estimated five lakh
people from various parts of the country and abroad had filed past
the body to have a final glimpse of their spiritual guru.
Samadhi
The curtains were
removed after 40 minutes for the people to have a glimpse of the
‘samadhi’ where the body was laid to rest in line with the practice
adopted for Hindu spirital leaders. Normally, Hindus cremate their
bodies.
Governor Narasimhan,
Chief Minister Reddy, Advani, Chandra Babu Naidu and other leaders
went to the samadhi had a word with Ratnakar and sprinkled sacred
ash at the spot.
Earlier, a little
before 9 a.m. the glass casket in which Sai Baba’s body was lying in
state from Sunday night was removed and the body was wrapped in
national tri colour for a brief while.
Men of the Andhra
Pradesh Armed Police sounded the last post and fired 21 shots in the
air as a mark of respect.
Then the tri colour
was removed and verses from Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Sikh, Judaism
and Buddhist scriptures were read out by leaders from these sects.
Later, they joined in sprinkling the sacred ash at the samadhi spot
as ‘mangal aarti’ was performed.
With Sai Baba’s body
draped in his favourite saffron robe, the last rites were performed
by Mr. Ratnakar, who wept inconsolably, while priests recited vedic
chants.
Mr. Ratnakar is a
member of the powerful Sathya Sai Central Trust, estimated to be
possession of wealth to the tune of Rs.40,000 crore, and is believed
to be a contender in the race to head the trust.
Water from sacred
rivers from all over the country were sprinkled on Sai Baba’s body
along with cow urine. Cow, honey, ghee and silk were given as gifts
to priests.
After the ceremony was
over, people gathered at the hall rushed to have a look at the
samadhi, which was open for public viewing after 11.45 a.m.
Puttaparthi:
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi today
paid homage to Godman Sathya Sai Baba.
Both the leaders stood in silence in front of the glass casket
containing the body of the spiritual leader, who died on Sunday, and
placed wreaths at his feet and sat for a few minutes at the Sai
Kulwant Hall.
They heard in rapt attention Sai bhajans being sung by followers
before they left the hall.
Singh and Gandhi, accompanied by Union Minister Ambika Soni, arrived
here by a special aircraft and drove straight to Prashanthi Nilayam,
where Baba's body was lying in state in the Sai Kulwant hall.
Earlier, Andhra Pradesh Governor E S L Narasimhan, Chief Minister N
Kiran Kumar Reddy, who reached Puttaparthi in the afternoon,
received Singh and Gandhi at the airport and accompanied them to Sai
Kulwant hall.
Sai Baba would be buried in the Sai Kulwant hall with full state
honours between 9 and 9.30 am tomorrow.
The Governor and Chief Minister will stay in Puttaparthi and attend
the burial ceremony, officials said.
Timing for Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai’s final
darshan extended
Puttaparthi (AP): With devotees continuing to
surge into the town to offer their homage to the late Sathya Sai
Baba, authorities on Tuesday extended the final darshan timing till
midnight.
Three special trains from Secunderabad, Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada
brought in a large number of devotees to the town on the final day
of darshan.
Inspector General (Rayalaseema Region) Santosh
Mehra said the darshan timing, which was to end at 6.00 pm today,
has been extended till about midnight.
"Devotees are standing in queue of about 1.5 km and their arrival is
on the rise. We are trying to ensure that all devotees have an
opportunity to have final glimpse of Sai Baba," who passed away on
Sunday after battling multi-organ failure, he said.
"We have spoken to Sai Trust authorities with
regards to the extension of darshan timings from 6.00 pm till
midnight and they have agreed for the same," he said.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna are among the VVIPs who are
expected to visit the town this evening to offer their tributes to
Sai Baba.
Sai Baba would be buried in the Sai Kulwanth Hall here with full
state honours between 9.00 and 9.30 am tomorrow.
source: www.zeenews.com
Thousands mourn Indian guru
Sai Baba
Followers including celebrities flock to bid farewell to Sai Baba,
forming long queues outside his Puttaparthi ashram.
Thousands of grieving devotees, including
cricket star Sachin Tendulkar, have been filing past the body of
Sathya Sai Baba, a popular Indian guru who attracted a worldwide
following.
Sai Baba's corpse was displayed in a transparent casket on Monday at
his ashram in Puttaparthi, a village in southeast India that was
transformed into a major pilgrimage centre during his life.
Followers wept as they bid farewell to their spiritual leader, who
died aged 84 of multiple organ failure on Sunday morning after
spending three weeks in hospital.
Locals and visitors, who had descended on Puttaparthi to pray for
Sai Baba's recovery, formed long queues outside the ashram, waiting
hours in the heat for the chance to see him one last time.
Police reinforcements from across Andhra Pradesh state were on duty
and crowd barriers were erected to control mourners frustrated that
dignitaries were ushered ahead to view the body.
"Many VIPs are allowed to see our god quickly without standing in
line, while we have to wait hours to enter the hall," complained
Ramesh Kumar, 38, a teacher from Chennai.
Sai Baba was credited by millions of followers across the globe with
supernatural powers, including the ability to conjure objects out of
thin air, remember past lives and cure terminal diseases.
Instantly recognisable for his wild curly hair and saffron robes, he
was followed by Indian politicians, judges, Bollywood actors and
sports stars as well as legions of the poor.
Celebrities mourn Baba
Former national cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar
was among those who rushed to Puttaparthi to pay homage.
"He's left his physical form but we all know that he's going to live
in our hearts," Gavaskar told the Star News television channel. "He
will continue to guide and inspire us."
Tendulkar, who flew in after a cricket match on Sunday evening, sat
quietly by the body for a few moments with his wife Anjali, wiping
tears from his eyes as scented sticks and musical chanting filled
the air.
Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan led Bollywood's
tributes, calling Sai Baba "a saint, a generous soul, a builder of
society".
Sai Baba's organisation funds health and education projects in
India, including hospitals and clinics that say they cure ailments
beyond the capabilities of mainstream medicine.
From his ashram, he established schools and centres that spread his
influence internationally, attracting supporters in the West such as
Hollywood actress Goldie Hawn.
Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said Sai Baba "was an
inspiration to people of all faiths", but others saw him as a
charismatic charlatan.
His capacity to miraculously produce gold coins and watches at
public meetings was often dismissed as a basic magic trick -
criticism that did nothing to dent his popularity.
He also faced allegations of sexual abuse of young male followers,
which his opponents said were ignored by Indian authorities too
fearful to investigate him.
His body will be buried on Wednesday, in accordance with the common
practice for spiritual leaders in India but contrary to the regular
Hindu custom of cremation.
India's Economic Times reported that Sri Lankan Airlines ,
the country's national carrier, will fly additional flights to India
for the devotees who want to pay their last respects to Sai Baba.
"The airline will have additional capacity on their daily flights to
Bangalore from April 26 onwards in order to accommodate all devotees
who wish to pay final homage to their spiritual leader," a spokesman
of the airline said on Monday.
Besides, the airline will also provide special charter flights, he
said.
'Uncertain future'
With Sei Baba leaving no named successor to
run his Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT), worth an estimated
$9bn, some observers now predict a power struggle among his closest
aides.
According to Indian television channel NDTV, K.
Chakravarthi, the trust's secretary, is one of the key people
expected to decide on the coming events at Puttaparthi.
Chakravarthi is the only trust member with
cheque-signing power.
Another important player is likely to be Satyajit, Baba's personal
caregiver, who though not a member of the trust was very close to
the guru.
Last year, Baba is believed to have suggested that Satyajit should
become a member of the trust.
Prime Minister, Sonia Gandhi to
pay homage to Sai Baba tomorrow
Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, Apr 25 : Prime
Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi would
arrive here tomorrow to pay their last respects to spiritual guru
Satya Sai Baba whose mortal remains were kept in the Sai Kulwant
Hall in the Prashanthi Nilayam.
Informing this to reporters here this afternoon, Andhra Pradesh
Revenue Minister N Raghuveera Reddy said the Special Protection
Group and the police department would make all security arrangements
for the VVIPs visit who will arrive Puttaparthi at 1630 hrs.
Mr Reddy said the Satya Sai Trust had decided to allow VIPs and
devotees for their last glimpse of Baba till 1800 hrs tomorrow
evening.
All arrangements for the funeral of spiritual guru in the Kulwant
Hall on Wednesday was completed, he said.
He said so far one lakh devotees had paid their last respects to Sai
Baba and the entire district administration was involved to ensure
that the darshan of Baba passed off peacefully.
The Minister appealed to the hundreds of devotees who were in queues
to move fast as the crowds were swelling hour to hour.
"If necessary we would take steps to arrange more queue for men and
women separately," the Minister said.
Bollywood personalities have expressed
grief over the death of Sri Satya Sai Baba
Mumbai,
Apr 24 (PTI) A string of Bollywood personalities have
expressed grief over the death of Satya Sai Baba who
breathed his last today morning following prolonged illness.
"Sad to hear about the demise of Sathya
Sai Baba. He was an inspiration for many. Such an
enlightened soul. R.I.P," wrote filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar
on the micro-blogging website Twitter.
Condoling the death of the spiritual
leader, actor Riteish Deshmukh said, "The man (Satya Sai
Baba) spread love and helped the needy. Had the privilege to
meet him and spending time with him. His invaluable guidance
will be cherished for a life time. We love you and miss you
baba."
"Sri Sathya Sai Baba left his human
body and departed away this morning. The body is merely a
vehicle. His spirit will continue to guide us as always,"
actor Vivek Oberoi posted on twitter.
"Just heard that Baba left his body
and am sure is on his way to lots of temples, my heart
bleeds for his followers, my sincere condolences," filmmaker
Ram Gopal Varma tweeted.
Actor Rana Daggubati said, "RIP
Sathya Sai Baba. My condolences to all his followers.
"Sathya Sai Baba had millions of
followers all over the world. Their faith in him held them
together. May God give them strength. RIP Baba," veteran
actor Anupam Kher said.
"Sai Baba RIP. My condolences to all
his followers," tweeted actor R Madhavan.
Director and writer Sangeeth Sivan
said "R.I.P. Satya Sai Baba. Condolences to all his
followers, disciples and loved ones".
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Prime
Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday condoled the death of Sathya
Sai Baba, saying he was an inspiration to people of all
faiths. Vice President Hamid Ansari and Bharatiya Janata
Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani also expressed sorrow at the
passing away of the spiritual guru.
Manmohan Singh said Sai Baba's death
was an irreparable loss to all and the nation deeply mourns
his passing away.
'I express my sincere condolences to
the millions of his followers, disciples and well wishers,'
he said in his condolence message.
Sathya Sai Baba, one of India's most
famous spiritual leaders with thousands of followers in the
country and abroad, died at Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh
Sunday morning after a prolonged illness. He was 85.
The prime minister noted that Baba
was a spiritual leader who inspired millions to lead a moral
and meaningful life even as they followed the religion of
their choice.
'His teachings were rooted in the
universal ideals of truth, right conduct, peace, love and
non-violence,' Singh added.
'He endeared himself to the people
through various institutions, with headquarters at Prashanti
Nilayam, that promoted egalitarian values, education and
public health. He believed that it is the duty of every
person to ensure that all people have access to the basic
requirements for sustenance of life. Sathya Sai Baba was an
inspiration to people of all faiths,' Singh added.
Vice-President Ansari, expressing
his 'deep sorrow' at Sai Baba's death, said his message of
service to humanity as service to god and as a means of
destroying narrow-mindedness is of eternal relevance.
Advani and
Punjab
Governor Shivraj Patil, both ardent followers of
Sathya Sai Baba, also conveyed their condolences.
Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani said,
'I offer a tearful homage to his great soul. I would like to
go for the anthyesthi kriya (last rites). I first came in
contact with him only after my incarceration during 1975-77
emergency in Bangalore jail. And after that I have been
meeting him quite frequently...and it has always been
inspirational for me to meet him to get his guidance,'
Advani said.
Patil said, 'In his physical form he
may not be there but in his ideas and philosophy, in his
capacity to love everything in the world and his going
beyond mundane things, he would always be there. That will
keep us helping.'
'On the one hand we may be feeling
that we may not see him in his physical form and yet if we
really understand what he taught us, Baba would always be
there,' Patil added.
Published: Sunday, Apr 24, 2011, 14:35 IST
Agency: PTI
Andhra Pradesh government today declared a
four-day State Mourning for Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who died in
Puttaparthi in Ananthapur district today.
The last rites of the Sai Baba will be
performed with state honours, a state government release said. Baba
will be buried at the Sai Kulwant Hall in Prashanti Nilayam on
Wednesday morning.
A government release said a State Mourning
till Wednesday has been announced as a tribute to the departed
dignitary.
"The chief minister has also announced that
the last rites will be performed with State Honours. He also
declared Wednesday a holiday for Anantapur District," the release
said.
Chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy expressed
grief over the demise of Sai Baba and recalled the "unparalleled
services rendered by him to the humanity in myriad ways which are
beyond description."
"Sri Sai Baba is a symbol of love, affection
and passion. Sri Satya Sai Baba has given his great self to service
of humanity in the form of various services not only to our State,
our country but also to the entire world," he said in his condolence
message.
"He will be remembered for ages to come by
all sections of people all over the world," the Chief Minister
added.
A spiritual leader Sai baba stopped responding to the treatment
and has reportedly passed away.
After a
prolonged battle with several ailments, Sai Baba passed away at
Puttaparthi at 7.45 am on Sunday.
An official
announcement is shortly expected.
Devotees of Satya Sai Baba burst into
tears after his death was announced in the village of
Puttaparthi, some 200kms north of Bangalore on April 24,
2011. Indian spiritual leader Sai Baba, one of the
country's most famous gurus, died in hospital on April
24, 2011, television channels reported. He passed away
at the age of 85 due to cardio-respiratory failure after
spending more than three weeks in critical condition,
the NDTV news channel quoted doctors as saying.
Bhagawan Sri Satya Sai Baba of Puttaparthy passes away
April 24, 2011 By
TBN
Bhagawan Sri Satya Sai Baba of Puttaparthy passes away at SIMS in Puttaparthy. He is died of multi-organ failure. He was admitted to hospital with Pneumonia on March 28, 2011. Then irregular heart beat, acute renal failure and jaundice further complicated his health condition. He passed away at Satya Sai Institute of Medical Sciences which he built in 1991. Today is also the birthday of his devotee Sachin Tendulkar.
NDTV Correspondent, Updated: April 24, 2011 10:20 IST
Puttaparthi: Spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba died at the Sathya
Sai super speciality hospital at Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh's
Anantapur district today.
The 84-year-old was admitted to hospital on March 28 with breathing
and heart problems. Early on Thursday morning, doctors had said his
condition was very critical and most of his organs were not
responding to treatment. The condition of his liver and his low
blood pressure were causing concern, they had said.
Godman to some, miracle-man to others and revered as God by lakhs of
his followers, Sathya Sai Baba had the rich, famous and powerful
from the world of politics, business, films and sport flocking to
his doorstep in Puttaparthi, the small Andhra Pradesh village that
he made internationally famous.
Born on 23 November 1926 in a modest family in Puttaparthi,
Satyanarayana Raju declared himself a reincarnation of Shirdi Sai
Baba at the age of 14. From then on his devotees and admirers only
grew in numbers over the years.
Though a few controversies did cast shadows on Sai Baba's image and
critics have been skeptical about claims that he would produce holy
ash, golden rings and mementoes from thin air, Sathya Sai Baba also
earned respect for setting up world-class educational and health
institutions and also for charitable work like drinking water
projects for four semi-arid districts of Andhra Pradesh and in
Chennai. The institutions and properties that he built are estimated
to be worth over Rs. 27,000 crore.
After a hip fracture in 2006, Sathya Sai Baba was confined to a
wheel chair and gave darshan from his car or a portable chair.
Sri Sathya Sai Baba is dead
Sathya Sai Baba is dead. Local TVs has declared
that at ‘Shri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Sciences’ Sathya Sai
Baba is No More in this World. Baba was 86 year old.
All devotees of Baba around the world were worried about Sai Baba’s
health since one month, when he admitted hospital following problems
related heart and respiration. And today devotees get huge shock to
listen news that they will not get Baba’s ‘Ashirvaad’ more.
Sathya Sai Baba hospitalized on March, 28 due
to heart and liver problems. Baba’s vital organs were not responding
to treatment and doctors were making last-ditch efforts to save him,
but they failed.
Sathya Sai Baba death news make shocking wave around the world in
Baba’s devotees and they all will come to Puttaparthi (AP), to get
Baba’s last spiritual ‘Ashirvaad.’
Sathya Sai Baba was a spiritual teacher and miracle worker. And also
he was a Godman for his devotees.
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Puttaparthi (Anantapur district): Medical
specialists will be flown in from Bangalore and Hyderabad to treat
Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who is battling for his life at the Sri Sathya
Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences here. As in the past two
days, his condition remains very critical.
The decision to involve more specialists was
taken at a meeting of the coordination committee in view of the
84-year-old Sai Baba's fluctuating healthcondition. It was attended
by members of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Central Trust, medical
specialists, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Major Industries J. Geetha
Reddy and Anantapur Collector B. Janardhan Reddy.
“Sai Baba is in a very critical condition
due to abnormal liver functioning. His respiratory system has been
put on the ventilator while he is undergoing dialysis to help in
functioning of kidneys. All vital organs are not reacting to the
treatment because of infection,” Dr. Janardhan Reddy told The Hindu
after the meeting. The only positive sign was stability in heartbeat
and blood pressure, he said.
A bulletin released by Institute Director
A.N. Safaya said Sai Baba continued to be in a very critical
condition and that the episodes of low blood pressure were a cause
of great worry.
Telugu Desam Party MLA from Puttaparthi
Palle Raghunath Reddy appealed to the trustees to clear all
“misgivings” about Sai Baba's health by addressing the media.
Puttaparthi (AP) The condition of Sri Sathya Sai Baba continues to
remain very critical and his vital organs are showing minimal
response to treatment, a senior doctor attending on him said today.
"Sai Baba's condition is very critical. He is in the ICU and
undergoing treatment as he is suffering from multi-organ
dysfunction," Dr Ravi Raj, Director of AP Medical Education, told
reporters here.
"His heart is very weak. Blood pressure is usually low but is
maintained at near normal level through medicines. His liver
function is very poor and kidneys are not functioning. So he has to
undergo dialysis," the doctor said.
He said Sai Baba's intestines are also not functioning properly and
he is being fed through the intravenous route.
"As far as his central nerve system and brain functioning is
concerned, Sai Baba is on continuous sedation, because he is
connected to the ventilator, so it becomes difficult for us to
assess his consciousness level accurately," the doctor said.
A team of doctors at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical
Sciences are monitoring his health round the clock, Ravi Raj said.
The 86-year-old Sai Baba was hospitalised on March 28 following
problems related to heart and respiration.
Earlier, State Major Industries Minister J Geetha Reddy told
reporters that the Government held a coordiation meeting with
hospital doctors, Sai Baba Trust members and the local district
administration to make an assessment of Sai Baba's health.
"The government is there to assist in every aspect on whatever
suggestion the doctors give on the health condition of Sai Baba,"
the minister said.
After conclusion of the coordination meeting, authorities said the
trust members are likely to brief the media in the evening to
clarify reports appearing in a section of the press about the
succession to Sai Baba.
Published On:
April 23, 2011 | Duration: 1 min, 01 sec
Sai Baba's health
continues to be in "very critical" condition: Doctors
NetIndian News Network
Puttaparthy, April 23, 2011
Doctors attending on spiritual leader Sri Sathya
Sai Baba at a hospital in this town in Andhra
Pradesh today said that he continued to be in a
"very critical" condition.
A bulletin issued this morning by the Sri
Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences
(SSSIHMS) here said that Sai Baba continued "to
be in the same critical condition as yesterday.
He continues to be very critical."
"He is still on
ventilator
support. A cycle of slow haemodialysis has been
completed on him this morning.
"He continues to be under close scrutiny
and round the
clock treatment by
the panel
of doctors attending upon him," the bulletin
added.
The hospital had said yesterday that the
response shown by Sai Baba to the treatment
continued to be minimal by all the vital organs.
The 85-year-old Sai Baba was admitted to
the hospital on March 28, following
pneumonia
and respiratory
problems.
With thousands of devotees thronging the
town, the state
police has tightened security and deployed
additional forces here to maintain
law and order.
Prohibitory orders have been clamped in the
town.
Sai Baba’s
health ‘very critical’
Express News Service
First Published : 22 Apr 2011 03:52:12 AM IST
Last Updated : 22 Apr 2011 08:51:17 AM IST
PUTTAPARTHI: Satya Sai Baba’s health on Thursday turned “very
critical” with his vital organs not responding to medical treatment.
Director of Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences Dr AN
Safaya, in a bulletin this evening, said Sai Baba’s episodes of low
blood pressure were persistently indicating that the heart was weak.
“The functions of various body organs are erratic and every attempt
is being made to keep them in normal limits by administering
appropriate drugs,” he said.
Hospital Entrance gate ,high security
The only positive aspect was a successful cycle of slow
haemodialysis conducted during the past 12 hours to assist the
kidneys. Safaya said vigorous efforts were on to revive his vital
organs.
Informed sources told Express that Baba’s brain was showing mild
signs of activity though all the other organs had stopped
functioning. “He is on life support system and the brain is showing
very mild signs of activity,” the sources said.
Earlier, Revenue Minister Raghuveera Reddy confirmed that Baba’s
health was deteriorating and doctors were making last-ditch efforts
to save him. Despite the best efforts, Baba’s vital organs were not
responding to treatment, he added. He was speaking after an
emergency meeting convened by CM Kiran Kumar Reddy. Chief secretary
SV Prasad and DGP K Aravinda Rao attended the meeting.
Prohibitory
orders in Puttaparthi after Sathya Sai Baba's health worsens
PTI | Apr 21, 2011, 01.03pm IST
PUTTAPARTHI: Prohibitory orders were clamped
here on Thursday as thousands of devotees started descending on the
town following reports that the condition of Sathya Sai Baba has
deteriorated.
More than 2000 police officers and men have been deployed here,
particularly at the Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences
(SSIHMS) where the Baba is undergoing treatment.
Photo: ap image
In Hyderabad, Director General of Police Aravinda Roa met Andhra
Pradesh chief minister Kiran Reddy and briefed him about the
security measures put in place.
State major industries minister J Geeta Reddy,
Anantapur district collector B Janardhana Reddy and
deputy inspector general of Police Charu Sinha, who
are camping here, reviewed the Baba's health
condition this morning with SSIHMS director A N
Safaya.
They also reviewed the law and order situation and
the measures being implemented for crowd control in
any eventuality.
Shops in the vicinity of SSIHMS have been shut down
as a precautionary measure, a senior police officer
said.
Anantapur district Superintendent of Police
Shahnawaz Qasim is personally monitoring the
security arrangements.
Photo: ap image
Meanwhile, members of the Sathya Sai Central Trust
were closeted in a meeting here to discuss the
trust's affairs in the wake of the Baba's
deteriorating health.
Principal secretary (finance) L V Subrahmanyam is
also taking part in the meeting, sources said.
Meanwhile, Safaya said in a latest statement that
the Baba's condition remained critical.
"Low blood pressure and the non-functioning of liver
have become a major cause for concern.The Baba
continues to be on ventilator support," he said.
source:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Prohibitory-orders-in-Puttaparthi-after-Sathya-Sai-Babas-health-worsens/articleshow/8045524.cm
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