A CYBER police station has been established within the Maha Kumbh Mela space with a staff of cyber consultants appointed there to maintain a watch and examine threats comparable to misuse of AI, the darkish net and social media platforms. This initiative goals at safeguarding devotees from potential cyber scams through the grand occasion, a authorities spokesperson mentioned.
The staff comprising cyber consultants and officers from throughout Uttar Pradesh has been shaped to handle on-line safety as almost 45 crore devotees are anticipated to attend the Mela. These specialists would supply round the clock vigilance and try to make sure a safe and seamless expertise for pilgrims from India and overseas, the spokesperson mentioned.
Officers knowledgeable that detailed plans have been made to guard devotees from cyber fraud, together with threats from faux and darkish web sites and malicious actions on social media.
Measures are in place to stop any misuse of AI, social media platforms comparable to X (previously Twitter) and Fb, aside from Google. Suspicious actions, comparable to faux hyperlinks utilized by fraudsters, are being carefully monitored and neutralised, the spokesperson mentioned.
The cyber safety staff has additionally recognized 44 suspicious web sites and initiated motion towards them. To make sure the security of devotees attending Maha Kumbh 2025, a large-scale consciousness marketing campaign is underway.
