DGP CV Anand urges stronger cyber policing in Telangana

DGP CV Anand directed police officers to strengthen technology-driven policing and improve Telangana’s performance in national cybersecurity rankings. He emphasised effective implementation of e-Zero FIRs, public awareness campaigns, and wider use of CCTNS.

Hyderabad: DGP CV Anand has directed police officers across the State to strengthen technology-driven policing to effectively tackle the rising menace of cybercrime and improve the State’s performance in national cybersecurity rankings.

Reviewing Cybersecurity initiatives, e-Zero FIR implementation and the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) on Friday, the DGP asked all units to improve performance across the nine Key Performance Indicators monitored by the Centre.

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He said the Centre has expressed concern over the surge in cyber frauds, particularly ‘digital arrest’ scams.

Anand also stressed the need for effective implementation of e-Zero FIRs, enhanced public cyber awareness campaigns, capacity building and wider use of CCTNS in cybercrime investigations.

TGCSB Director Shikha Goel and other senior officers were present.