Haryana Police has stepped up efforts to track down cyber criminals by bolstering its digital surveillance mechanism against cybercrime and online misinformation. The move comes as part of a broader initiative to tackle objectionable and illegal activities on social media and the internet.
As part of the crackdown, Social Media Monitoring and URL Blocking teams are working around the clock to identify and flag phishing links, fake websites, fraudulent applications, misleading advertisements, fake profiles, and other forms of illicit online content. This proactive approach has led to the removal of 16,308 pieces of illegal content from the internet as of July this year.
According to DGP Ajay Singhal, the rapid evolution of technology has transformed the nature of crime, with an increasing number of perpetrators exploiting digital platforms to target innocent citizens. In response, Haryana Police has expanded its digital monitoring capabilities to encompass not only cyber fraud but also the spread of misleading information on social media.
The Online Crimes Against Women and Children Unit is playing a crucial role in this endeavour, closely monitoring online content that is harmful, objectionable, or illegal, particularly when it relates to women and children. Whenever such material is detected, the police promptly issue notices to the concerned social media platforms, citing Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, and demanding its immediate removal.
Superintendent of Police Mayank Gupta emphasized that the primary goal of this campaign is to foster a safe, informed, and trustworthy digital environment for society at large.
