Police register FIRs against 140 social media handles amid Maha Kumbh preparations for Maha Shivratri

Police action against misleading social media content on Maha Kumbh

Maha Kumbh Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna confirmed that 13 FIRs have been registered against 140 social media handles accused of disseminating misleading content. Speaking to the media, Krishna stated, “13 FIRs have been registered against 140 social media handles that shared misleading content… Today, more than one crore people have taken a holy dip.”

Preparations for Maha Shivratri festival underway

With the Maha Shivratri festival scheduled for February 26, 2025, authorities have intensified preparations to manage the expected surge of devotees. DIG Vaibhav Krishna assured that comprehensive measures have been taken to prevent traffic congestion in the Maha Kumbh area, emphasizing that the police are fully prepared to handle large crowds.

Record number of devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam

A large number of devotees took a holy dip at the sacred Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. According to the Uttar Pradesh government’s information department, nearly 8.773 million people had taken the holy dip as of Sunday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reported that a total of 620 million devotees visited the Mahakumbh Mela at Prayagraj.

Enhanced security measures at Ayodhya Dham Railway Station

To ensure the smooth management and safety of devotees, authorities have implemented extensive crowd control measures at Ayodhya Dham Railway Station. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Yashwant Singh stated that devotees are allowed onto the platform only when their train arrives to prevent overcrowding.

“We have increased alertness ahead of the Maha Kumbh ‘snan’ on Maha Shivratri. Additional security personnel have been deployed, bringing the total number to over 350. Barricading has been placed around the station, and a holding area has been set up to manage the flow of passengers,” DSP Singh said.

Regular announcements are made to keep passengers informed, and entry to platforms is regulated to ensure they do not exceed capacity. All arrangements are in place to manage the anticipated surge during Maha Shivratri.

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