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Crime
Maharashtra Minister’s Relative Arrested in Kumbh Mela Fraud Case
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🗓 13 Aug 2026, 11:49 AM
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A relative of Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan has been taken into custody in a fraud case linked to the Kumbh Mela. The minister described the case as a 'gone case'.
Authorities detained a relative of Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan in a fraud case linked to the Kumbh Mela. The case alleges fraudulent activities during the festival, though details remain sparse. Minister Mahajan dismissed the allegations, describing the situation as a 'gone case'. The investigation is ongoing, and the accused faces charges of fraud under the relevant statutes.