Uttar Pradesh govt to set up 57 new cyber police stations

UP govt’s move will strengthen UP's cyber security infrastructure and bring specialized response closer to local communities

PGurus Newsdesk

December 15, 2023

Recognizing the evolving nature of online threats, Yogi Adityanath emphasized the need for wider coverage and expertise

Previously, cybercrime police stations operated only at the regional level

Aiming to deal with rising cases of cybercrime, the Uttar Pradesh government will set up 57 new dedicated cyber police stations. With this, the state will now have a total of 75 cyber police stations — one in each district.

Recognizing the evolving nature of online threats, CM Yogi Adityanath emphasized the need for wider coverage and expertise.

This expansion, initiated on directives of CM Yogi Adityanath in August, will strengthen the state’s cyber security infrastructure and bring specialized response closer to local communities, a home department spokesperson said.

Previously, cybercrime police stations operated only at the regional level, and district-level cyber cells remained limited in scope.

Cybercrime has diversified, now encompassing customer care scams, pension fraud, utility bill manipulation, work-from-home schemes, sextortion, loan app traps, parcel scams, franchisee manipulation, fake betting apps, crypto fraud, and Ponzi schemes.

These directly impact ordinary citizens, necessitating a vigilant and proactive response, said DG, Cybercell, Subhash Chandra.

The newly established stations will initially operate within police lines and existing police stations before transitioning to dedicated facilities.

Trained personnel are already in place, with DG Chandra confirming that around 10,000 cops have received cybercrime training.

This expansion marks a significant commitment to combating cybercrime in Uttar Pradesh, bringing specialized resources and swift response closer to citizens across the state.

[With Inputs from IANS]

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