Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Odisha Police Shut Down Fake Hotel Websites
The Odisha police have shut down eight fake hotel websites that were tricking people visiting Puri for the Rath Yatra festival.
They are also teaching people how to stay safe online and warning hotel owners about these scams.
The police want everyone to have a safe and secure time during the festival.
Odisha police took down 8 fake hotel websites on July 20.
The websites were duping devotees visiting Puri for Rath Yatra.
The Crime Branch launched a cyber safety campaign to raise awareness.
The team interacted with over 1,460 tourists and pilgrims.
Rath Yatra began on July 16 and will continue until July 27.
- Who
- Odisha Police
- What
- Took down 8 fake hotel websites
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Puri, Odisha
- Why
- To prevent duping of devotees visiting for Rath Yatra
Cyber Safety Awareness
Tourist and Pilgrim Safety
Awareness Campaigns
Cyber Safety Awareness
The Crime Branch is spreading cyber safety awareness among pilgrims, tourists, hotel owners, and locals about emerging cyber threats during the Rath Yatra.
Tourist and Pilgrim Safety
The team is interacting with tourists and pilgrims, creating awareness about various cyber frauds and distributing cyber safety pamphlets.
- Date of Action
- July 20
- Number of Fake Websites Taken Down
- 8
- Festival
- Rath Yatra
- Start Date of Rath Yatra
- July 16
- End Date of Rath Yatra
- July 27
- Number of Tourists and Pilgrims Interacted With
- 1,460