Uttar Pradesh Police Crack Down on Misinformation at Mahakumbh

Uttar Pradesh Police registered FIRs against social media for spreading fake videos about Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Mahakumbh has seen over 550 million devotees so far. The event concludes on February 26, 2025.

The Uttar Pradesh Police have launched a major crackdown on social media misinformation, filing FIRs against accounts circulating a fake video purportedly from the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. The video, originating from Pakistan, falsely claimed to depict the Kumbh area.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condemned these falsehoods, stressing that misleading narratives harm the faith of devotees. Overwhelming numbers have flocked to the Mahakumbh, with more than 56.25 crore attending this year, marking it as the world's largest human gathering.

By February 18, 2025, over 12.6 million devotees had participated in the 45-day spiritual event, turning it into a record-breaking phenomenon. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi and Ayodhya also reported a surge in pilgrims following their visits to Prayagraj.