New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Authorities suspended a police officer in Prayagraj after a viral video showed him pouring ash into food being prepared for devotees at a bhandara during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Trans Ganga, Kuldeep Singh, ordered the suspension of the SHO Brijesh Tiwari after an initial inquiry found him guilty.

The incident took place on Thursday night near Bhavapur Toll Plaza Road when the locals were preparing meals for devotees walking towards the Sangam on foot.

According to reports, Brijesh Tiwari, Station House Officer (SHO) of Soraon police station, was angry that the bhandara was being organised without police permission. The SHO first asked the locals to vacate the area, but...