The person was tested on the premises of the Kamakhya Temple, and the findings of the tests revealed that he was Covid-19 positive.
Digital Desk: A pilgrim who attended Ambubachi Mela 2022 at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati tested Covid-19 positive.
The pilgrim, who hails from West Bengal, has reportedly been admitted to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
Reportedly, no name and other details have been disclosed till now. However, the person was examined on the premises of the Kamakhya Temple, and the examination findings revealed that he was Covid-19 positive.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, devotees were finally allowed to participate in the annual Ambubachi Mela at Assam's renowned divine shrine Kamakhya Temple on June 22.
The administration and the temple officials have also implemented a series of restrictions to avoid a spike in Covid-19 cases during the Ambubachi.
The minister of tourism for Assam, Shri Chandan Brahma, further stated that everyone would receive equal treatment, and no extra attention would be given to the VIPs.
However, automobiles are not permitted for pilgrims to use past the Kamakhya temple's main entrance.
As per the issued advisory by Assam Police, there won't be any pilgrim camps on the temple grounds; only police camps will be pitched.
In addition, the Ambubachi Mela will not permit holding any cultural events, and there won't be any passes given out for automobiles, eliminating the VIP culture.
The temple administrators said there would be no accommodations or food this time for the pilgrims traveling from other states.
Moreover, the temple administrators stated that throughout the four days of the Mela, the temporary stalls on the Nilachal Hills would remain closed.
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