Nashik, Oct. 20 -- Decorative brass fittings have allegedly been stolen from a flagstaff installed at Ramkund in Nashik ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela flag-hoisting ceremony scheduled for October 31.
The incident has raised concerns over security arrangements at the venue ahead of the high-profile event.
As part of preparations for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela, two flagstaffs measuring 51 feet and 31 feet have been installed at Ramkund, one of Nashik's prominent religious sites. The flagstaffs hold religious significance and feature intricate decorative designs, including brass fittings.
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to hoist the Kumbh Mela flag at Ramkund on October 31.
According to preliminary information, unidentified...