The five-day event, drawing lakhs from across the country, concludes on Monday. Durg police, anticipating thefts like chain-snatching and pickpocketing amid the massive crowds, intensified checks in plain clothes.

On Sunday night, Bhilai Nagar police rounded up 11 suspects from inside and around the venue. None carried valid ID proofs like Aadhaar cards. After unsatisfactory responses during questioning, authorities initiated preventive action and presented them in court.

Earlier, nine women faced similar detention. The suspects hail from Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh, including names like Aki Ruiya, Rahista Bai, and Shravan Kumar.

Officers monitor suspicious individuals for hours before acting, with dedicated teams patrolling the pandal and surroundings.

The Bageshwar Dham seer's katha has attracted huge gatherings, prompting heightened vigilance to safeguard devotees and their belongings.

As the final day unfolds, police remain on high alert to prevent incidents in the dense crowds.