Under the “DGP MP Lecture Series,” Training Conducted by Mr. Rajesh Kumar, CEO of Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs
Bhopal, 16 May 2024
In Madhya Pradesh, continuous actions are being taken by the state cyber police against cyber criminals to control cyber crimes, along with spreading awareness through various innovations. In this sequence, on 16th May, Thursday, a workshop for police capacity development was organized in the conference hall of the police headquarters. DGP Mr. Sudhir Saxena was present throughout the workshop. As a special speaker, Mr. Rajesh Kumar, CEO of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs, provided training to police officers on preventing cyber crimes and providing immediate assistance to victims. The workshop was attended by 700 officers of DSP and above. Officers from the field including DSP, ASP, SP, DIG, and IG, as well as all officers from ADG, IG, DIG, AIG, and DSP levels stationed at headquarters, were also present online.
100% of Calls on 1930 are Being Answered:
At the beginning of the training, CEO Mr. Rajesh Kumar congratulated the MP Police and said that Madhya Pradesh is the first state where police officers across the state are receiving comprehensive training in a hybrid mode. He mentioned that the pace of cyber crime is very fast. Most cyber crimes in India are committed in eastern, southern states, and around Delhi, as well as outside India in South Asian countries. Indian origin people are also involved. He expressed satisfaction with the efforts of the Madhya Pradesh Police to prevent cyber crimes and mentioned that the Government of India is finding new solutions through the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre to assist in investigations. He emphasized the importance of coordination and joint efforts among different states in crime prevention, for which the Cyber Crime Coordination Centre is especially active. Mr. Rajesh Kumar said that more than 7,000 complaints related to cyber crimes are received daily across the country. He noted that cyber crimes increased by 113.7% from 2021 to 2022 and by 60.9% from 2022 to 2023. He encouraged public cooperation in controlling cyber crimes, suggesting registration as public volunteers on www.cybercrime.gov.in, and police personnel can work on www.cyberpolice.nic.in. During the session, he provided detailed information about various initiatives such as the Anti-Fraud Portal, Coordination Platform, JMIS, and 1930, which are in place to control cyber crimes. He pointed out that 100% of calls to 1930 in Madhya Pradesh are being answered, showcasing the police’s promptness. He said that quick reporting by complainants and prompt action by the police can lead to swift resolution of cases.
Addressing Challenges is Essential: DGP
DGP Mr. Sudhir Kumar Saxena discussed the challenges faced by the police in controlling cyber crimes. He mentioned that the police face multiple challenges in the cyber field, including new methods adopted by criminals, the high number of cyber crimes, geographical issues like criminals committing crimes in one district and fleeing to another, lack of resources for controlling cyber crimes, lack of special training, and experts at the district level. Additionally, the biggest challenge is ensuring quick assistance to victims. Addressing these challenges is essential. He emphasized that it is crucial for all officers to stay on the same platform and be aware of active measures to control cyber crimes. He stated that such training should be extended to lower levels by all SPs so that the general public can feel relieved from cyber crime victimization. DGP directed the appointment of nodal officers in each district to control cyber crimes. Mr. Saxena stated that it is necessary to extend the benefits of the special training received during the program to the last officer in the police force. Hence, all SPs have been instructed to conduct such training at the district level, ensuring maximum people benefit from it. He emphasized that immediate assistance to cyber crime victims and recovery of defrauded amounts should be a priority for police officers.
Quick Assistance for Cyber Crime Victims:
To provide quick assistance in cases of cyber crimes like money disappearing from bank accounts, fraud, and blackmailing of women, the team from Delhi shared special solutions for police investigations. They explained how to quickly block the accounts of fraudsters and control such activities with the help of banks through the Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, ensuring the defrauded amount is returned to the victims. DGP Mr. Saxena instructed all police officers that immediate assistance to victims should be a priority and that officers need to be proficient in cyber investigations to achieve this.