Dehradun/Rudraprayag: With the Char Dham Yatra gathering momentum, Uttarakhand Police have tightened the screws on social media mischief-makers and petty criminals trying to cash in on the pilgrimage rush.
Police say a section of “reel-hungry” influencers and so-called content creators are under strict watch for circulating fake, AI-generated videos and misleading posts about the yatra—content that has little to do with the ground reality but is being pushed for views and traction.
At the same time, the surge in pilgrim footfall has also attracted anti-social elements. Incidents of pickpocketing and attempts to exploit devotees have been flagged, prompting heightened surveillance across key routes and shrines.
In Rudraprayag, Superintendent of Police Niharika Tomar made it clear that the administration is in no mood to go soft.
“We have registered multiple FIRs against those spreading rumours on social media after the opening of Kedarnath Dham. Misleading and unverified videos were circulated to tarnish the image of the shrine,” she said.
Tomar added that action has also been taken against individuals involved in damaging government property. In a parallel crackdown, police teams have busted a gang involved in pickpocketing pilgrims at Kedarnath, sending out a strong message to those eyeing easy money during the yatra season.
Authorities have also imposed restrictions on unauthorized photography and videography around sensitive zones of the Char Dham circuit to curb misinformation and maintain order.
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