New Delhi, July 16 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched 'Operation Kalanemi' on July 10 in order to safeguard the dignity of true religious teachings and preserve harmony in the society. Over 300 'fake' individuals pretending to be saints have arrested by the police across six districts of Kumaon division.

Operation Kalanemi is a campaign focussing on to expose and eliminate fraudulent spiritual leaders who mislead the public under the guise of faith. It draws inspiration from the mythological figure Kalnemi, a demon who disguised himself as a saint to deceive others.

According to Dhami, "Just as the demon Kalnemi used disguise to deceive, many such 'Kalnemis' exist in today's society who are misusing religion to c...