India, Feb. 22 -- Seventeen first information reports (FIRs) have been lodged against different social media accounts for posting allegedly objectionable videos of women bathers at the Mahakumbh since the beginning of the Mela on January 13, according to the police.

In 2019, the Allahabad high court had banned the publication of photos/videos of women bathing at the Kumbh Mela. In view of this, the social media team of Uttar Pradesh Police has been continuously identifying such social media accounts and registering cases against them.

"We will ensure strict action against those involved in preparing and selling objectionable videos of women on social media," said UP Director General of Police Prashant Kumar.

"The police had already reg...