Technology-driven policing key to tackling cyber crime, says Telangana DGP C.V. Anand
Telangana DGP C.V. Anand has directed police units to prioritize technology-driven solutions to combat rising cyber crimes, including 'digital arrest' scams. The state aims to improve its national ranking across various cyber security performance indicators.
Why it matters
As cyber fraud becomes more sophisticated, state-level integration with national security frameworks is critical for public safety and financial protection.
Director General of Police C.V. Anand on Friday directed the police units across Telangana to strengthen the use of technology in combating cyber crime and improve the State’s performance across key cyber security benchmarks prescribed by the Union government.
Reviewing the implementation of cyber security initiatives, e-Zero FIR and the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) through a video conference with officers from all police units, the DGP said Telangana Police must remain ahead in technology to effectively tackle the growing threat of cyber fraud.
DGP Anand said the Prime Minister’s PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform regularly monitored the progress of key governance initiatives, while the Union government had expressed concern over the increasing incidence of cyber fraud, particularly “digital arrest” scams.
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