Uttar Pradesh Police registered FIRs against social media handles for posting a fake video about the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj from Pakistan, Mahakumbh DIG Vaibhav Krishna said.
Managing the traffic in Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh is one of the main challenges of Uttar Pradesh Police. But the police officials said that they can manage it well with the cooperation of the devotees and using drones for monitoring it.
The Uttar Pradesh police have taken action against 54 social media accounts for posting "misleading" content and "spreading rumors" regarding the ongoing 2025 Mahakumbh Mela.
The Sambhal SSP informed that 59 people have been sent to jail so far, of which 19 were arrested from the Thana Nakhasa area and 40 from the Kotwali Sambhal area.
In conversation with ANI, DGP Prashant Kumar highlighted that with expanded 'ghats' and a robust crowd management system in place, authorities are focused on making this year's Kumbh Mela both a spiritual and secure experience for all attendees.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has introduced a 'water ambulance' at the Sangam here during the Maha Kumbh to ensure the safety of devotees.
The initiative, dubbed "impenetrable security Chakravyuh," aims to ensure the safety of millions of devotees expected to attend the event, said the police.
Uttar Pradesh Police launched an intensive checking campaign under the leadership of Deputy Inspector General of Police Vaibhav Krishna (IPS) to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of Mahakumbh 2025.