The administration has taken strict action against those spreading misleading posts and rumors related to Mahakumbh 2025. Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prashant Kumar has issued directives. As a result, social media platforms are being closely monitored. This is to prevent the spread of false information. Identified offenders are being subjected to legal action.
False Rumors Circulated on Social Media
During monitoring, we discovered that certain X accounts had shared an old video of an incident in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. They falsely linked it to the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. The misleading posts claimed that devotees searched for their missing relatives at Mahakumbh. They were brutally beaten by the Yogi government’s police.
Fact-checking revealed that the video was from Dhanbad, Jharkhand. A local police lathi charge took place there on January 1, 2025. The Kumbh Mela police refuted these claims through their official account, clarifying that the video had no connection to Mahakumbh.
Attempt to Tarnish Uttar Pradesh Police’s Image
The administration viewed this as a deliberate try to defame the state government and the police while inciting public unrest. Fourteen X accounts responsible for spreading misinformation have been identified. A case has been registered at Kotwali Kumbh Mela police station. Legal proceedings have also been initiated against them.
List of 14 X Accounts Involved in Spreading Misinformation
1. Sanjay Kalyan (@sanjaykalyan_)
2. Kiran Pattnayak (@kiran_patniak)
3. Mahfooz Hasan (@MahfoozHasan16)
4. R.N Sonu Ansari (@RNSONUANSARI1)
5. Bolta Bahujan (@BoltaBahujan_)
6. Zuber Khan (@ZuberKh14482101)
7. Shubham Kori (@D9cqyCj2Rd8zP3d)
8. Satyapal Arora (@JanAwaaz3)
9. Naveen Mishra (@NaveenM96466923)
10. Ghanshyam Kumar (G.K. Bhartiya) (@gkbhartiya1992)
11. Lokshahi Mein Gulam (@india141951)
12. Dharmesh Singh (@dharmeshkumar37)
13. Md Zubair Akhtar (@zubairakhtar_)
14. Anand Kamble (@AKamble72444)
Strict Action Against Fake News Spreaders
The administration has made it clear that those spreading fake news about Mahakumbh will face severe consequences. Authorities will continue to recognize and take legal action against individuals spreading rumors on social media. Uttar Pradesh Police remains committed to ensuring a safe and well-organized Mahakumbh 2025. They urge the public to rely only on official sources for information.
