{"id":67516,"date":"2026-04-24T17:34:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/?p=67516"},"modified":"2026-04-24T17:34:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:04:27","slug":"rudraprayag-police-crack-down-on-fake-kedarnath-yatra-videos-3-firs-registered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2026\/04\/24\/rudraprayag-police-crack-down-on-fake-kedarnath-yatra-videos-3-firs-registered\/","title":{"rendered":"Rudraprayag Police Crack Down on Fake Kedarnath Yatra Videos: 3 FIRs Registered"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_cbb8d41138cb7fb4\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\">\n<p id=\"p-rc_d36ba4c50a82bec2-19\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"><strong><span class=\"citation-25\">Dehradun. Friday, 24 April 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"><span class=\"citation-25\">The Rudraprayag Police and Uttarakhand district administration have taken decisive legal action to combat the spread of misinformation surrounding the <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"151\"><span class=\"citation-25\">2026 Char Dham Yatra<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\">.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-24\">Following 24\/7 social media surveillance, authorities have registered <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"243\"><span class=\"citation-24\">three FIRs<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\"> at Kotwali Sonprayag against individuals circulating misleading videos and reels about the Kedarnath Temple pilgrimage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Incident: Misleading Claims vs. Ground Reality<\/b><\/h3>\n<p id=\"p-rc_d36ba4c50a82bec2-20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"><span class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\">The police social media monitoring cell identified several viral posts alleging severe mismanagement at the Kedarnath shrine.<\/span> These &#8220;fake&#8221; videos claimed that:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_d36ba4c50a82bec2-21\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"><span class=\"citation-22\">Devotees were being <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"><span class=\"citation-22\">denied darshan<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\"> without valid reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_d36ba4c50a82bec2-22\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"><span class=\"citation-21\">Pilgrims were forced to wait in queues for over <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"><span class=\"citation-21\">15 hours<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\"> without basic facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_d36ba4c50a82bec2-23\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"><span class=\"citation-20\">There was a complete <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"><span class=\"citation-20\">lack of police presence<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-20 citation-end-20\"> and chaotic crowd control.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"p-rc_d36ba4c50a82bec2-24\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Official Clarification:<\/b><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_d36ba4c50a82bec2-24\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span class=\"citation-19\">Rudraprayag Superintendent of Police, <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"><span class=\"citation-19\">Niharika Tomar<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-19 citation-end-19\">, stated that these claims are entirely baseless.<\/span> The yatra is proceeding in a <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"155\">systematic, phased, and regulated manner<\/b>. <span class=\"citation-18\">While record numbers of pilgrims have arrived since the temple opened on <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"270\"><span class=\"citation-18\">April 22, 2026<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-18 citation-end-18\">, the administration has ensured smooth movement through slot-based entry and enhanced on-ground assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Action Taken &amp; New Directives<\/b><\/h3>\n<p id=\"p-rc_d36ba4c50a82bec2-25\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"><span class=\"citation-17\">The police have initiated strict action under <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"><span class=\"citation-17\">Sections 353(1)(b) and 353(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-17 citation-end-17\"> against the accused.<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Measure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Legal Action<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0\">3 FIRs registered; 4-5 additional suspicious videos are currently under investigation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Mobile Ban<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1,0\">Mobile phones, drones, and videography are <b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\">strictly prohibited<\/b> inside the temple premises to maintain sanctity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Surveillance<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,0\">Round-the-clock monitoring of social media platforms to prevent rumors and propaganda.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Safety First<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,0\">Medical screening points are active at Gaurikund and Rishikesh for all pilgrims.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Guidelines for Pilgrims<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"12\">Authorities have urged devotees to ignore unverified content and follow only official sources for updates.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_d36ba4c50a82bec2-26\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-16\">Official Registration:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-16\"> Always carry a confirmed <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"><span class=\"citation-16\">Yatra Registration Letter<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-16 citation-end-16\"> or QR code.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Official News:<\/b> Check the official <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/new.matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/tag\/uttarakhand-tourism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwi-q7yYtYaUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQSA\">Uttarakhand Tourism<\/a> portal for real-time weather and crowd updates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_d36ba4c50a82bec2-27\" data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-15\">Sanctity of the Dham:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"> Avoid making reels or taking photos within the temple courtyard; use the provided locker systems for mobile phones.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"19\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Latest Updates &amp; Resources:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"20\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/new.matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2026\/04\/19\/char-dham-yatra-2026-official-opening-dates-mandatory-registration-new-safety-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwi-q7yYtYaUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQSw\">Char Dham Yatra 2026: Official Guidelines &amp; Safety Updates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/new.matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/tag\/kedarnath-opening-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwi-q7yYtYaUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQTA\">Kedarnath Opening Dates &amp; 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Friday, 24 April 2026 The Rudraprayag Police and Uttarakhand district administration have taken decisive legal action to combat the spread of misinformation surrounding the 2026 Char Dham Yatra. Following 24\/7 social media surveillance, authorities have registered three FIRs at Kotwali Sonprayag against individuals circulating misleading videos and reels about the Kedarnath Temple pilgrimage. 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