US, Jan. 2 -- New Delhi: A seven-tier security circle has been set up to ensure the safety of more than 40 crore people expected to visit Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh this month, the Uttar Pradesh government said. According to Republic News, the local authorities have set up temporary police stations and checkpoints in both urban and rural areas, as well as near railway stations, bus terminals, airports, and other key routes.

With preparations for the grand Maha Kumbh in full swing, a sinister bomb threat has sent ripples of concern through security agencies. The threat, issued on the social media platform X by an account named Nasar Pathan, claimed, "A bomb blast will be done in Maha Kumbh. 1,000 Hindus will be killed."

The security wi...