A police officer faced suspension on Thursday after he was seen mixing ash in the food prepared at a Bhandara (community feast) in a purported video which went viral on social media.
The police officer was seen mixing ash in the food which was prepared for the devotees who are participating in the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
DCP (Ganga Nagar) Kuldeep Singh Gunawat said that the officials took action against the Station House Officer (SHO) of Soraon Brijesh Kumar Tiwari after he was seen spoiling the food prepared at a ‘Bhandara’ in a video which surfaced on the social media platform.
Police Officer’s Video Throwing Ash In Food Goes Viral
In the viral video, the police officer was seen throwing ash in the food which was being prepared over a stove.
The video was shared by a user on microblogging platform X who tagged the account of DCP Ganga Nagar and appealed for strict action against the officer who committed this “shameful act.”
DCP Ganga Nagar’s official account replied to the post, “Taking cognizance of the matter, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Ganga Nagar) has suspended the Soraon SHO based on a report from ACP Soraon. Departmental proceedings are underway.”
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav also shared the video on social media and appealed the people to take note of it.
“It is unfortunate that the good efforts of those who are making arrangements to provide food and water to those stranded at the Maha Kumbh are being scuttled due to political animosity. The public should take notice!” Yadav said.
The Mahakumbh, which is the largest religious gathering in the world, is seeing the arrival of millions of pilgrims who are reaching the Triveni Sangam Ghat to take a holy dip.
In the wake of this gathering, community kitchens have been set up by various groups and organisations to provide devotees with free and affordable meals.
