Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Muktainagar, Krishnat Pingale, said that seven people have been booked in connection with the incident, with one already taken into custody. One of them has four prior cases registered against him.
He announced that the sacred relic, broken into pieces by Mughal ruler Muhammad Ghazni in 1026 AD, had been recovered and would undergo a 40-day purification ritual before its consecration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he dedicated the "successful accomplishment" of the "Mahakumbh of unity" to the feet of Shri Somnath Bhagwan. He said this in a post on X after offering prayers at Shri Somnath Jyotirlinga Mandir here in Gujarat on Sunday.
Speaking to ANI after lodging a complaint with the police, Khadse, a BJP leader, said the accused not only harassed her daughter and her friends but also misbehaved with police personnel and even recorded videos of the incident.
Amidst the sea of devotees, many got separated from their loved ones. However, thanks to the foresight of the Yogi government and its dedicated efforts, 54,357 separated individuals were successfully reunited with their families, a release said.
Amid a row over his visit to the Maha Shivaratri celebrations at Isha Foundation, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that the ideology of the Congress party is to take everyone in society together.
The megaevent of Maha-Kumbh will provide a boost to consumption demand in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025, benefiting sectors such as trade, hospitality, and transport, said a report by CareEdge.
India's economy is expected to see a boost in Q4FY25, supported by a sustained increase in government spending and capital expenditure (Capex), alongside a pickup in consumption driven by the Maha-Kumbh and wedding season, according to a report by Union Bank of India.
In an interview with ANI, Acharya Lokesh Muni said that the centre will be dedicated to resolving the issues that the world faces due to religious intolerance.
The stampede occurred at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15, which claimed the lives of 18 people. The tragedy occurred at 10 p.m. as lakhs of devotees were heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 festival, causing significant overcrowding at the station.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted India's capability to organize large-scale events like Maha Kumbh efficiently and said that there is no need to 'manufacture' news as every day, new records are being created.