Cyber help desks to be set up at all police stations in Kozhikode district
Kozhikode district is establishing dedicated cyber help desks at all local police stations to assist victims of cyber fraud. The initiative aims to streamline the complaint process and provide faster legal intervention.
Why it matters
As cybercrime rates rise, localized support systems are essential for improving public access to justice and digital security.
Following a State-level directive from the Department of Home Affairs, cyber help desks will be set up at all police stations in Kozhikode district to assist victims of cyber fraud, hear their complaints and facilitate immediate action.
The dedicated desks, staffed by trained officers, are intended to provide faster legal assistance and other services to people approaching police stations with cyber-related complaints. Three police personnel will be assigned to each help desk. Assistant Commissioners in charge of the cyber divisions in the respective police districts will supervise their functioning.
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