Mahakumbh 2025, Feb. 24 -- Taking strict action against the perpetrators behind misinformation related to Mahakumbh, Uttar Pradesh Police has registered thirteen FIRs against 140 social media handles.

Police have taken action against 34 social media accounts for spreading fake news related to Mahakumbh. According to a Hindustan Times report, these social media accounts allegedly shared old fire accident video and falsely linked it with the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.

A total of 13 FIRs have been filed against 140 social media handles for spreading fake news, confirmed Maha Kumbh Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna.

He also said that the UP police has made all the necessary arrangements for the upcoming Maha Shivra...