Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Odisha Police Shuts Down Fake Hotel Websites
The Odisha Police have taken down eight fake hotel websites that were tricking people visiting Puri for the Rath Yatra.
They are also teaching people about cyber safety to keep them safe from scams.
The Rath Yatra is a big festival that started on July 16 and will end on July 27.
The police have talked to over 1,460 tourists and given them pamphlets about staying safe online.
Odisha Police took down eight fake hotel websites duping devotees during Rath Yatra.
A cyber safety campaign was launched to educate tourists and pilgrims about cyber threats.
The campaign includes visiting hotels, assessing websites, and issuing advisories.
Over 1,460 tourists and pilgrims were educated about cyber frauds.
Rath Yatra began on July 16 and will continue until July 27.
- Who
- Odisha Police
- What
- Taken down eight fake hotel websites
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Puri, Odisha
- Why
- To prevent devotees from being duped during the Rath Yatra
Cyber Safety Awareness
Scammers
Awareness Campaigns
Cyber Safety Awareness
The Odisha Police have launched a cyber safety campaign to educate devotees and tourists about emerging cyber threats during the Rath Yatra.
Scammers
Scammers create fake hotel websites to dupe devotees visiting Puri for the Rath Yatra.
- Date of Action
- July 20
- Number of Fake Websites Taken Down
- Eight
- Location
- Puri, Odisha
- Festival
- Rath Yatra
- Duration of Rath Yatra
- July 16 to July 27
- Number of Tourists Educated
- 1,460