Cybercrime Also Entered In Politics Says KTR

Hyderabad, Dec 3 (Maxim News): Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, IT and Industries, K.Tarak Rama Rao said that the Cybercrime has also entered in politics, This Cybercrime has been committed in sending money through e-wallets and online transactions.

On the occasion of the inauguration of the Telangana State Police Centre of Excellence for Cyber Safety at the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate today, Tarak Rama Rao said “Cybersecurity is a huge challenge. New age crime needs new age solutions, he said that he suggested involving Election Commission of India (ECI) as a stakeholder, not just the police or IT firms.”

He emphasized the need to set up the national cybercrime reporting helpline, He appreciated the efforts of the police in setting up CCTV networks and use of body worn cameras which acts as deterrence to those thinking to commit offences. The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) is already working on drafting a legislation on cybercrime, which perhaps would be first of its kind in the country, he said.

The Minister has also asked the police department to come up with a sexual offender registry.

Home Minister Mohd. Mahmood Ali said that the cybercrime center will work in coordination with police and top IT firms, education institutions and banks to counter cybercrime.

Director General of Police, M.Mahender Reddy said there was hardly anyone who has not been affected or been a victim to cybercrime in the current scenario. “Undoubtedly, we are the first police organization in the country in the use of technology, ” he said. (Maxim News)

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