January 11, 2025 9:43 AM.
Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh is set to be an extraordinary blend of spirituality and innovation, bringing together sacred traditions with state-of-the-art digital advancements. Special arrangements have been made to thwart cyber threats during the grand event.
Akashvani’s correspondent reports, that in the Mahakumbh, 56 dedicated cyber warriors and experts have been deployed for cyber patrolling. Mahakumbh cyber police station has been established to counter cyber threats like fraudulent websites, social media scams and fake links.
Forty Variable Messaging Displays are being installed in both the fair area and the commissionerates for raising awareness about cyber threats. A dedicated helpline number 1920 has been set up for the purpose.
Cyber experts are actively monitoring online threats and investigating gangs exploiting social media platforms. A mobile cyber team is also deployed for large-scale public awareness campaigns. Currently, the team of experts has identified around 50 suspicious websites and action is underway against them.