UP Police Crack Down on Social Media Misuse During Maha Kumbh

Legal action has been initiated against accounts sharing objectionable videos of women and spreading misinformation at the religious gathering in Prayagraj.

Uttar Pradesh Police have identified 103 social media accounts for action related to objectionable content and misinformation about the Maha Kumbh Mela.
Cases have been registered against two accounts—one on Instagram and another on Telegram—for sharing or selling videos of women bathing and changing clothes at the event.
Police have sought assistance from Meta to identify the operators of these accounts, with arrests expected following further investigation.
A dedicated social media monitoring team is actively tracking and addressing violations, as ordered by state police chief Prashant Kumar.
Authorities emphasize the importance of preserving the sanctity of the Maha Kumbh, which has already attracted over 500 million devotees since its start on January 13.