134 Arrested at Simhastha Kumbh for Posing as Sadhus

The Simhastha Kumbh is one of the largest spiritual gatherings in the world.

Ascetics during Simhastha Kumbh Mela, the largest congregation of Hindus in Ujjain. (Photo: IANS)

• The police have arrested 134 people posing as sadhus and indulging in criminal activities, at the Simhastha Kumbh Mahaparv, V Madhukumar, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) said.
  
• The ADGP said there have been incidents of theft, vandalism and even a murder attempt at the site of Simhastha Kumbh, and some sadhus have been targeted for attacks.
  
• The ‘Simhastha Kumbh Mahaparv’ is one of the four Kumbh Melas celebrated as one of the largest spiritual gatherings in the world. It began on 22 April, and will conclude with the Shahi Snan on 21 May.
  

(With inputs from IANS)