Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma recently visited the Rajasthan Cyber Crime Control Centre (R4C) and the 1930 Cyber Helpline at the Police Headquarters to assess the state’s efforts in combating cybercrime. During a meeting with senior police officials, Sharma emphasized the importance of public awareness campaigns on cybercrime through various platforms, including social media and digital channels. He also stressed the need for educational programs in schools and colleges to educate students about online fraud and urged officials to enhance coordination with banks to freeze fraudulent accounts promptly.
Sharma directed the police to take strict action against cyber fraudsters and their illicitly acquired assets, emphasizing accountability for those allowing their bank accounts to be misused for cybercrime. He expressed the government’s commitment to bolstering the state’s cyber security ecosystem and instructed officials to allocate a dedicated building for the Cyber Crime Control Centre (R4C) to enhance its operations. Police officials reported a significant improvement in the registration and handling of complaints received on the 1930 Cyber Helpline, with nearly all complaints now being promptly addressed.
Efforts to combat cybercrime in Rajasthan have shown progress, with initiatives like Operation Vajra Prahar, Operation Cyber Shield, and others leading to the arrest of cybercriminals, recovery of defrauded funds, and blocking of suspicious SIM cards and mobile IMEI numbers. A Special State Level Bankers’ Committee meeting is scheduled to strengthen collaboration between banks and cyber police for swift action against cyber fraud. In the upcoming fiscal year, the Rajasthan government has allocated Rs 100 crore to establish and enhance the Cyber Crime Control Centre and the AI-enabled call centre for the 1930 Cyber Helpline.
