Shankaracharya's Camp Attacked at Magh Mela; Police Complaint Filed
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News18•24-01-2026, 22:35
Shankaracharya's Camp Attacked at Magh Mela; Police Complaint Filed
- •Youths carrying sticks, rods, and saffron flags attempted to forcibly enter Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati's camp at Magh Mela, Prayagraj.
- •A written complaint has been filed with Kalpavasi Police Station SHO, citing threats to the Shankaracharya, devotees, and camp property.
- •A scuffle ensued between the Shankaracharya's attendants and the intruders, who were eventually removed from the camp.
- •The Shankaracharya has warned of serious danger if such elements re-enter and has demanded an FIR, legal action, and increased security.
- •The incident follows a previous dispute where the Shankaracharya was stopped from taking a palanquin for a bath on Mauni Amavasya, leading him to sit outside his camp for seven days.
Why It Matters: Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand's camp faced an attack at Magh Mela, prompting a police complaint and security concerns.
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