New Delhi: Abhay Singh, widely known as IIT Baba, has claimed that he was assaulted during a televised news debate at a private studio in Noida. According to a complaint filed with the police, Singh alleged that a group of saffron-clad individuals stormed the newsroom, misbehaved with him, and attacked him with sticks.
Protest and Police Intervention
Following the incident, Singh staged a protest outside a police outpost in Noida’s Sector 126, demanding swift action. However, he later withdrew his protest after authorities assured him that they would investigate and take necessary action.
From Aerospace Engineer to Controversial Sadhu
An IIT-Mumbai graduate in aerospace engineering, Abhay Singh’s transformation into a sadhu has fascinated many. His rise to fame began around the time of the Maha Kumbh, but it is his bold statements and controversial predictions that have kept him in the public eye.
Trolled Over Cricket Prediction Gone Wrong
Recently, IIT Baba became the target of heavy trolling after his prediction about India’s defeat in a high-profile cricket match against Pakistan went completely wrong. Before the Champions Trophy clash, he had confidently declared that India had no chance of winning, even challenging Virat Kohli and the team to prove him wrong.
“Iss bar India nahi jeetegi. Virat Kohli aur sabko bol do ki jeet ke dikha dein. Maine bola nahi jeetegi India toh nahi jeetegi (India will not win this time. Tell Virat Kohli and Co. to try their best, but they won’t. If I say they won’t win, they won’t),” he had claimed in a podcast.
However, after India’s dominant victory, social media was flooded with memes and jokes at his expense, with netizens ridiculing his failed prophecy.
What’s Next for ‘IIT Baba’?
With the police now looking into the alleged assault, it remains to be seen what action will be taken. Meanwhile, Singh continues to draw attention, both for his spiritual journey and his often-provocative statements.
