5,289 cyber awareness programmes held across Gujarat
The Gujarat Police has launched 'Operation Surakshit Cyberspace,' a 28-day campaign aimed at educating citizens on digital safety. The initiative focuses on protecting women and children from online threats like deepfakes, sextortion, and cyberstalking through community outreach and training sessions.
Why it matters
As digital adoption grows, proactive state-led awareness campaigns are becoming essential to mitigate the rising risks of sophisticated cybercrimes targeting vulnerable populations.
The Gujarat police has organised 5,289 cyber safety awareness programmes across the State in the first two weeks of its 28-day special campaign, Operation Surakshit Cyberspace, aimed at ensuring the safe use of online platforms by women and children.
The campaign focuses on preventing cybercrime through community engagement, technology-driven surveillance, victim outreach, cyber awareness and prompt legal action.
Additional Director General of Police (CID Crime Women Cell) Ajay Chaudhary said ensuring the online safety of women and children was a priority in the digital era. “Through Operation Surakshit Cyberspace, Gujarat Police is creating a safer digital environment by raising awareness about cyber threats such as deepfakes and sextortion. Gujarat Police remains fully committed to the safety and security of every citizen,” he said.
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