A Civil Society Fact Finding Report

Impartial Investigation of Events Surrounding
Abuse of State Power Against Jyotirmath Sankaracharya Ji — A Civil Society Fact-Finding Report on Prayagraj
During Magh Mela
18th January 2026

Official release of the report held in Varanasi on 12th May 2026 Official release of the report held in Varanasi on 12th May 2026

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Author of the Report

Committee headed by M. Nageswara Rao, IPS (Retd.)
Former Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Government of India

Shri M. Nageswara Rao is a 1986-batch IPS officer of the Odisha cadre who has served in senior positions in law enforcement and investigation for over three decades.

Published by Civil Society | Impartial Investigation Report | January 2026