Punjab Police Launches 'Cyber Mittar' for Enhanced Cybercrime Assistance

Punjab Police introduces 'Chatbot Cyber Mittar' to assist citizens with cybercrime queries. The initiative aims to improve real-time crime reporting and ensure financial frauds are swiftly resolved, featuring 24/7 assistance and specialized support to secure victims' funds and ensure digital safety.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 15-10-2024 10:26 IST | Created: 15-10-2024 10:26 IST
Punjab Police Launches 'Cyber Mittar' for Enhanced Cybercrime Assistance
Punjab Police launch 'Cyber Mittar' chatbot to assist with cyber crime queries (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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In a significant advancement, Punjab Police have unveiled 'Chatbot Cyber Mittar' to provide citizens swift assistance with cybercrime-related inquiries. DGP Gaurav Yadav announced this initiative on Monday, highlighting the improved capabilities on the #Helpline 1930 and the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting & Management System (CFCFRMS).

The launch of Cyber Mittar is part of a broader strategy to enhance cybercrime reporting and facilitate the rapid resolution of financial fraud cases. The DGP emphasized that the chatbot aims to offer 24/7 assistance, enabling secure and confidential reporting for those affected by cyber issues, ensuring citizens' data protection.

Equipped with domain-specific experts, the Punjab Cyber Crime Cell is committed to guiding and supporting victims, aiming for record-time fund recovery. Cutting-edge software and real-time transaction freezing strategies are employed to safeguard victims from further financial loss, reinforcing the state's anti-cybercrime efforts.

Further advancing these efforts, specialized tools are available to unlock compromised devices, enhancing the team's capacity to combat modern cyber threats effectively. The DGP assured citizens of the department's unwavering commitment to both technological advancement and public safety in the digital age.

The launch of helpline 1930 and Cyber Mittar signifies more than technological strides; it exemplifies the Punjab Police's dedication to community safety and well-being, ensuring citizens feel secure in both their physical and digital environments.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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