Cyber crime emerging as the biggest challenge facing police: senior IPS officer
· India · The Hindu, BBC News
Senior IPS officer Dhruva Kant Thakur of Uttar Pradesh, a Director General (Home Guards and Civil Defence), was highlighted in Lucknow after receiving the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM). He warned that cybercrime would be the biggest challenge for India in the coming decade, citing the rise in digital arrests, AI voice and video spoofing, and transnational syndicate activity. Thakur noted the Jantar Mantar protest as a reminder that law‑enforcement needs a people‑friendly approach to build trust. He called for stronger frameworks such as multi‑channel reporting, rapid account blocking, and outreach to at‑risk populations, and urged citizens to verify helplines independently. The officer stressed that building trust with people born after 2000 and raising awareness in schools, colleges, RWAs, markets, and coaching centres is essential for combating cybercrime.
Why it matters
The comments underline the need for police reforms and public vigilance to counter rising cyber threats that could jeopardise citizens’ safety and the country’s digital infrastructure.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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