Rajasthan Government Implements Strong Measures Against Cybercrime: Home Minister

Jaipur, Feb 20 (NationPress) The Rajasthan Minister of State for Home, Jawahar Singh Bedham, stated during the Assembly session on Thursday that the state government is continuously implementing effective measures to tackle cybercrime by incorporating advanced technologies and innovations.

Initiatives across the state, including the Cyber Shield and Anti-Virus campaigns, have been initiated to combat cyber fraud. The cybersecurity framework is also being reinforced,” noted the state Home Minister.

Reflecting on past issues, he remarked that under the previous administration, there were instances where police personnel faced violence while trying to address cybercriminals.

“Nevertheless, the current government has taken stringent measures against these offenders, targeting their illegally obtained assets through the Yellow Panja campaign. These crucial actions have considerably diminished cyber fraud networks, leading many criminals to cease their unlawful practices,” he stated.

During the Question Hour, the Minister addressed additional inquiries, indicating that cybercrime cases are most frequently reported in Alwar, Deeg, Bharatpur, Jaipur, and Jodhpur.

“Other regions are also experiencing issues, which has prompted the government to set up dedicated cyber police stations throughout the state. Furthermore, cyber awareness campaigns are regularly organized, including a hackathon and a workshop featuring cyber experts from 27 states,” the Home Minister elaborated.

In response to a written question from MLA Deepti Kiran Maheshwari, Bedham disclosed that to combat cyber fraud, the government has appointed a Director General of Police for Cyber Crime and a Superintendent of Police for Cyber Crime at the state level.

“At present, 36 cyber police stations are operational, actively registering and investigating cybercrime cases,” added the Home Minister.

He also presented a detailed report outlining the measures taken by both the Central and state governments to bolster cyber fraud prevention mechanisms.

Bedham further emphasized the government's initiative to enhance cybercrime response systems, particularly via the Cyber Crime Helpline 1930.

“The number of call-takers has been increased to 25, available 24x7 across various range headquarters. Prior to October 15, 2024, there were only 7 lines, with a 33% success rate in handling complaints. As of February 12, this has risen to 25 lines, boosting the success rate to 69%,” he explained.

This expansion has markedly improved public access to cybercrime assistance and expedited the resolution of complaints.

Addressing concerns regarding response times, Bedham clarified that police actions depend significantly on the information provided by the complainant, including bank account details associated with fraudulent transactions.

“However, the portal does not separately track response times. With these initiatives, the government reaffirms its commitment to enhancing cybersecurity and taking decisive action against cybercriminals statewide,” concluded the Home Minister.