Case Filed Against 140 Social Media Handles Over ‘Misleading’ Maha Kumbh Content
Case Filed Against 140 Social Media Handles Over ‘Misleading’ Maha Kumbh Content
Summary: Uttar Pradesh police have registered 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles for spreading misleading content about Maha Kumbh 2025. With over 620 million devotees attending, security has been tightened ahead of Maha Shivratri on February 26. Read the latest updates.
Police Crack Down on Fake Content as Maha Kumbh Witnesses Unprecedented Devotee Influx
The Uttar Pradesh Police have taken strict action against misinformation related to Maha Kumbh 2025, filing 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles for disseminating misleading content.
Maha Kumbh Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna confirmed the crackdown, emphasizing that authorities are fully prepared for the upcoming Maha Shivratri festival on February 26, 2025.
“Thirteen FIRs have been registered against 140 social media handles that shared misleading content. Today, more than one crore people have taken a holy dip at Triveni Sangam,” DIG Krishna told ANI.
Massive Crowds & Enhanced Security Measures
Maha Kumbh 2025 has already witnessed record-breaking attendance, with over 8.77 million devotees taking a dip on Sunday alone. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that 620 million pilgrims have visited the Maha Kumbh Mela so far.
With Maha Shivratri expected to draw an even larger crowd, authorities are ramping up crowd control measures, security deployments, and traffic management plans to ensure smooth proceedings.
Security Reinforcements at Ayodhya Dham Railway Station
Given the huge influx of devotees, authorities have intensified security at key transit points, including Ayodhya Dham Railway Station.
Enhanced security with over 350 personnel deployed Barricading & holding areas established to control crowd movement Devotees allowed onto the platform only when their train arrives
“We have increased alertness ahead of the Maha Kumbh ‘snan’ on Maha Shivratri. Security has been tightened, and passengers are being managed systematically,” said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Yashwant Singh.
Regular public announcements are being made to prevent overcrowding, and entry to railway platforms is being strictly regulated.
Final Holy Dip on Maha Shivratri – February 26, 2025
The grand culmination of Maha Kumbh 2025 will take place on Maha Shivratri, marking the final major ‘snan’ (holy dip) of the festival.
As devotees continue to arrive in unprecedented numbers, authorities assure that all necessary measures are in place to ensure a safe and spiritual experience.
Stay tuned for further updates on Maha Kumbh 2025 as the festival nears its grand conclusion!
Last Updated on: Monday, February 24, 2025 9:09 am by News Trail Team | Published by: News Trail Team on Monday, February 24, 2025, 9:09 am | News Categories: News
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