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.
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
ये दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है कि जो लोग महाकुंभ में फँसे लोगों के लिए भोजन-पानी की व्यवस्था कर रहे है उनके सद्प्रयासों के ऊपर राजनीतिक विद्वेषवश मिट्टी डाल दी जा रही है।
जनता संज्ञान ले! pic.twitter.com/LTwwKbBwO5
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) January 30, 2025
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh | Soraon station in-charge Brijesh Tiwari has been suspended after a video went viral in which he was seen dumping soil in a food vessel at a 'Bhandara': Kuldeep Singh Gunawat, DCP Ganganagar.
— ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025
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