Maha Kumbh Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna confirmed that 13 FIRs have been filed against 140 social media handles that disseminated misleading content. He also assured that the police have made all necessary arrangements for the upcoming Maha Shivratri festival on February 26, 2025. The authorities managing the Mahakumbh Mela have implemented extensive crowd control measures at Ayodhya Dham Railway Station to ensure smooth management and safety. The information department of the Uttar Pradesh government reported that as of Sunday, nearly 8.773 million people had taken the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. A massive influx of devotees is expected during the upcomingMaha Shiv Ratri festival. The final major bath will take place on February 27, 2025, according to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The total number of personnel deployed is more than 350, after which the total number to be deployed is over 600,000.
