"What happened at the AI Summit was shameful, condemnable and punishable. The Youth Congress workers did not take any permission. You got yourself registered by carrying a QR code."
Earlier, Kanpur Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal said two suspects had been identified in the case, with one accused arrested. He confirmed that a police sub-inspector had surfaced in connection with the matter and was absconding.
Former Uttar Pradesh DGP Vikram Singh on Wednesday termed the recovery of a large cache of explosives from Haryana's Faridabad as a "wakeup call," noting that India's intelligence agencies will have to function at a "different level" to prevent terror attacks in the future as well.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports regarding the alleged suicide of a man in Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh, reportedly following police torture linked to a bribery demand.
Former DGP Uttar Pradesh AK Jain, Member of judicial probe committee investigating Sambhal violence said that they would give a report that what precautionary measures should be taken to avoid similar situation in the future.
The former DGP stated that the decision was 'significant' and followed high-level discussions between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United States President Donald Trump.
The UP Police, in coordination with Punjab Police and ATS, arrested Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Lajar Masih on March 6, who had planned a major attack at the Maha Kumbh. Grenades and ammunition were recovered during the operation.
Speaking to ANI, Lucknow commissioner Amarendra Kumar Sengar said, "...Proper security arrangements have been made. Senior officers inspected the preparation today. We will ensure that common people don't have to suffer without risking the overall security..."
The ongoing Maha Kumbh, one of the largest gatherings in the world, witnessed a stampede-like situation early on Wednesday, resulting in several injuries and fatalities.
Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar on Tuesday said the police department is continuously monitoring the situation to ensure everything remains under control during the Maha Kumbh.
Prayagraj is seeing the fervour of devotees from across the world on the second day of the Maha Kumbh Mela. With over 10 million devotees having taken the holy dip so far as per the UP DGP, the place continues to see an evergrowing presence of pilgrims from India and the world.