Misinformation Storm at Kedarnath Yatra: Police Clamp Down
The Uttarakhand Police have filed three FIRs against unknown individuals for circulating misleading videos about the Kedarnath Yatra. These videos falsely claim that pilgrims are being denied entry and facing chaotic conditions. The Chief Minister has called for strict action against misinformation spreaders.
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The Uttarakhand Police have initiated legal action by filing three FIRs against unknown persons who allegedly circulated misleading videos about the ongoing Kedarnath Yatra, officials confirmed on Thursday.
According to official reports, these misleading social media posts claimed pilgrims were turned away and faced disorganization, which authorities have firmly denied.
In response to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's directive, the police are pursuing strict action against instigators, asserting that the videos distort facts and unnecessarily alarm the public.
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