New Delhi, March 6 -- Mahakumbh saw several unique narratives of individuals who shot to 'fame' from oblivion. While some returned to nothingness, others found themselves on the wrong side of the law. One was the viral IIT Baba, who was briefly detained by Jaipur police for possession of Ganja. Days later it has surfaced that Pintu Mahara, the boatman from the Arail area of Prayagraj, earned Rs.30 crore during Mahakumbh while ferrying VVIPs, is a history sheeter and has been accused of 'double murder'.

According to a a report by Amar Ujala, Pintu Mahara is a history sheeter of Naini police station. Cases of several serious sections including murder and attempt to murder are registered against him. He is also accused of the heinous double...