Cyber Crimes Reach Peak in Telangana, Leading the National Chart
In a significant step towards enhancing cybersecurity and digital accessibility, the Delhi Police has established a Cyber Safety Kiosk at their Headquarters in February 2025 [1]. This initiative aims to secure mobile phones and storage devices from malicious files or apps, providing support to both police personnel and visitors.
The force's efforts are part of a broader strategy focused on counter-cybercrime measures. The Delhi Police Commissioner has emphasized the use of advanced technology, surveillance systems, and cybercrime prevention tools [5]. Notably, each of the 15 Districts of Delhi Police has a functional Cyber Police Station since 2022.
On a national level, India is advancing initiatives to enhance law enforcement training in cyber skills, legal reforms, and coordination between government agencies for cybercrime detection and prosecution. The Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) program is training over 225,000 individuals, including police personnel in cybersecurity [2]. The government has also introduced platforms like the Digital Intelligence Platform, integrating 620 institutions for real-time cybercrime monitoring and response [3].
The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) has been launched to report cybercrimes, contributing to increased transparency and efficiency in the reporting process [4].
Progress in reducing cybercrime incidents in Delhi from 2017 to 2025 has been significant. While exact statistics specifically for Delhi Police were not provided, general trends show that with measures such as improved cyber squads, legal updates, centralized reporting, and advanced technology use, India has seen success, such as a 97% reduction in international spoof calls [3].
The Delhi Police's zero tolerance towards other crimes and technology-driven initiatives reflect a broader security enhancement context [1][5]. In addition, a specialised Unit SPUWAC (Special Police Unit for Women and Children) is functioning to handle cybercrime cases involving women and children with sensitivity and urgency [6].
In terms of specific cybercrime incidents, the number of financial fraud cases registered in Delhi increased almost threefold from 454 cases in 2017 to 1,591 cases in 2024. The financial loss in such incidents also rose significantly, with Delhiites losing Rs 817 crore in 1,591 cybercrime incidents in 2024, compared to Rs 91 crore in 1,630 incidents in 2021 [7][8].
Help desks at all police stations in Delhi are equipped to assist women affected by cybercrimes [9]. The Delhi Police has also established IFSO (Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations) to investigate complex and sensitive cases of cybercrimes [10].
The Central Government has set up the 'Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre' (I4C) to deal with all types of cybercrimes in the country [11]. A state-of-the-art 'National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (Investigation)' has been established by the Central Government [12].
The all-India rate of cybercrimes is 4.8%, with Maharashtra reporting a cybercrime rate of 6.6 in 2022 [13]. Among Union Territories, Delhi and Puducherry are cybercrime hotspots with rates of 3.2 and 3.9 respectively in 2022 [14]. Telangana has the highest cybercrime rate of 40.3% in India for the mid-year data of 2022 [15].
To address the growing need for cybersecurity education, the Central Government has developed the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) platform, namely 'CyTrain' portal [16]. The 'Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System' (CFCFRMS) and the Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC) have also been established [17].
The NCRB calculates the cybercrime rate by dividing the population of a state or UT in lakhs by the number of such cases of fraud reported during a year [18].
In conclusion, the Delhi Police's current counter-cybercrime efforts comprise technological upgrades, personnel training, awareness initiatives, and integrated platforms that collectively contribute to reducing cybercrime incidents within the city, aligned with national strategies and legal frameworks.
The Delhi Police's Cyber Safety Kiosk, a technological advancement, is part of a broader strategy to combat cybercrime, demonstrating their commitment to general-news topics such as cybersecurity [1, 5]. In the face of increasing financial fraud incidents, especially in Delhi [7, 8], the use of cybercrime prevention tools and advanced technology is essential for crime-and-justice issues related to cybersecurity [5].
