Overview

• Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed law enforcement to use forensic science as a compulsory part of investigations.
• Officials confirmed 13 cyber forensic labs are operational with mobile forensic vans in every district to support faster evidence handling and cyber incident response.
• A cybercrime awareness workshop in Noida brought together experts, police, entrepreneurs, banking professionals, RWAs, and social workers, drawing more than 250 participants.
• Speakers highlighted compliance under the DPDP Act, noting that penalties for large-scale data theft could reach up to ₹250 crore in the coming years.
• Dr. G.K. Goswami said data audits will soon be as routine as financial audits and suggested digital insurance could become a necessity.