Prayagraj, Jan. 22 -- The dispute between Swami Avimukteshwarananda and the Magh Mela administration in Prayagraj has escalated as the administration has sent the so-called Shankaracharya a second notice within 48 hours.

According to Shailendra Yogi Raj Sarkar, Avimukteshwarananda's media in-charge, the notice, posted behind the camp, states, "Why shouldn't you be permanently banned from the fair?"The notice stated, "On the day of Mauni Amavasya, you broke the barrier on the pontoon bridge reserved for emergencies. You attempted to approach the Sangam with a carriage without permission. The Sangam was crowded at the time. This created a risk of a stampede. Your actions disrupted order. If a satisfactory response is not received within 24 h...