PNS | DEHRADUN
A police team will be sent to Chandigarh to study the successful implementation of the 1930 helpline and the strategies employed by the Chandigarh Police to combat cyber crimes considering the high rise in cyber crimes in Uttarakhand. The insights gained from this visit are expected to guide further initiatives in Uttarakhand. This was decided in a meeting held at the Police Headquarters chaired by director general of police Deepam Seth on Friday. The primary focus of the meeting was to enhance the capabilities of the state’s police force in tackling cyber crimes more effectively.
The DGP reviewed the performance of the Cyber Crime Police Station in Dehradun, urging for an increase in the registration of complaints and the resolution rate of cases. In response to the rising number of cyber crimes, several key measures were discussed, including the creation of a State Cyber Crime Headquarters (S4C) and a Cyber Centre of Excellence to improve the technological capabilities of the police force.
The formation of dedicated cyber police stations at the district level, particularly in the Kumaon and Garhwal regions, was also proposed. Emphasising the importance of public awareness, the meeting also highlighted the need to educate citizens about cyber crimes and their prevention. Seth directed that police personnel must be trained in cyber-related issues and appointed to cyber cells at district-level stations. These efforts are aimed at building a robust and technologically empowered police force to combat the growing threat of cyber crimes in the State, as per the DGP.
