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Mahakumbh 2025: Police Officer Throws Mud in ‘Bhandara’ Food Prepared at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Suspended After Video Goes Viral

A police officer was suspended after a viral video showed him mixing mud into food at a Bhandara during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The incident involved Soraon SHO Brijesh Kumar Tiwari, who was seen dumping soil to food being cooked for devotees.

Mahakumbh 2025: Police Officer Throws Mud in ‘Bhandara’ Food Prepared at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Suspended After Video Goes Viral

A police officer was suspended after a viral video showed him mixing mud into food at a Bhandara during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The incident involved Soraon SHO Brijesh Kumar Tiwari, who was seen dumping soil to food being cooked for devotees. The footage surfaced on social media platform X, prompting public outrage. Social media users tagged DCP Ganga Nagar, demanding strict action. Responding swiftly, DCP Kuldeep Singh Gunawat announced Tiwari’s suspension and confirmed ongoing departmental proceedings. The action was taken based on a report from ACP Soraon. The incident has sparked controversy, with devotees and netizens condemning the act as deeply disrespectful in the sacred setting of the Maha Kumbh. Mahakumbh 2025: Police Officer Throws Mud in Prasad Prepared at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Akhilesh Yadav Reacts As Video Goes Viral.

Cop Suspended For Dumping Soil in Bhandara Food at Maha Kumbh Mela

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 31, 2025 07:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).