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Taking Cognizance of Objectionable Videos, Police Initiated Action and Identified 15 More Social Media Accounts

- Kenneth John

PRAYAGRAJ: The Uttar Pradesh police have filed 17 FIRs against different social media handles for posting objectionable videos of women from the Maha Kumbh since the beginning of the fair on January 13, officials said on Friday.

"We will ensure strict action against those involved in preparing and selling objectionable videos of women on social media," UP director general of police Prashant Kumar said.

"The police had already registered three FIRs against 17 social media account holders and arrested some of them. Vigil on social media accounts is being maintained round the clock to curb this practice and maintain the dignity of women," he said.