Court Orders Probe Against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Over Magh Mela Attack

• An application was filed in court alleging a fatal attack near Swami Avimukteshwaranand's camp during Magh Mela 2026 on January 18.
• The court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate has ordered the Prayagraj Police Commissioner to investigate and submit a report by February 6.
• The petition, filed by Ashutosh Brahmachari, alleges Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his followers illegally blocked a public road and violently attacked a procession.
• Serious allegations include choking the plaintiff, injuring Shri Krishna Sena officials, and damaging an idol of Thakur Shri Keshavdev Ji Maharaj.
• Swami Avimukteshwaranand is also accused of misusing the 'Shankaracharya' title and making death threats to withdraw the complaint.

Why It Matters: Prayagraj court orders police probe into alleged attack and road blockade by Swami Avimukteshwaranand's followers.