Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Uttar Pradesh Launches 24-Hour Cybercrime Helpline and Drops ₹5 Lakh FIR Threshold

Proposed IT Act amendments aim to give sub-inspectors investigative powers under the state's upgraded cybercrime framework

Image
50 callers, 94 trained staff to handle financial fraud complaints (Sourced)

Overview

  • The ₹5 lakh minimum for filing FIRs in online fraud cases has been abolished, ensuring every cyber fraud complaint is registered
  • A 24-hour helpline (1930) with 30 lines and 94 trained police personnel, supported by 50 dedicated callers, is now operational
  • Complaints logged via the helpline feed in real time to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, state Cyber Crime Headquarters and district units
  • The state has proposed legal changes to empower sub-inspectors to investigate cyber offences and is seeking a mechanism to return frozen funds without requiring an FIR
  • Specialized 'Cyber Commandos', a planned three-tier digital lab network and monthly Cyber Awareness Days will bolster technical capacity and public outreach