Noida: The Gautam Budh Nagar police on Wednesday launched two devoted helplines for complaints associated to cyber crimes and sale of narcotic substances. The transfer is geared toward offering a devoted cellphone quantity for Noida residents to report such crimes, stated police commissioner Laxmi Singh.
Residents can lodge their complaints at 0120-4846100 for cyber crimes and 0120-4846101 for sale of narcotics, police stated.
“These two helplines are devoted to Gautam Budh Nagar district and are separate from the nationwide and state helplines which are already operational. The nationwide cyber crime helpline is 1930 however 0120-4846100 shall be solely for cyber crimes in Noida. The narcotics helpline may even be useful for police as those that need to give details about the sale or consumption of drugs can immediately inform us, with none worry of getting concerned,” stated commissioner Singh.
An assistant commissioner of police will head the helpline numbers which is able to run 24X7 from the commissionerate’s workplace in Sector 108, police stated.
Commissioner Singh stated cyber crimes have elevated within the twin cities of Noida and Better Noida and there was an pressing want for a devoted helpline. “Final yr, almost 8,000 cyber crime circumstances had been reported in Gautam Budh Nagar. We solved some circumstances whereas others are nonetheless being investigated. In such circumstances, individuals have no idea whom to report they usually typically go to the native police verify publish and police stations, who then direct them to go to the cyber cell. This helpline quantity shall be a one-stop centre to deal with all such complaints. We are going to swiftly launch probes and in addition register FIRs right here,” she stated.
The police commissioner stated the helpline will examine circumstances associated to monetary frauds in addition to non-financial circumstances equivalent to cyber bullying or stalking. She added {that a} give attention to cyber crime was wanted as there are a variety of non-public corporations, faculties and faculties in Noida.
“As per the usual working process, monetary cyber crime circumstances must be reported on the earliest for well timed intervention in order that the suspected accounts are frozen. The Union authorities runs a helpline quantity — 1930 — however most individuals will not be conscious of it. We are going to elevate consciousness in regards to the new helpline quantity and in addition urge individuals to immediately contact us if there are any such circumstances,” commissioner Singh stated.
Speaking in regards to the narcotics helpline, the commissioner stated, “In the previous couple of months, we’ve got solved many drug-related circumstances. Now, we’ve got issued a devoted helpline quantity the place individuals can share info on drug menace. The callers shall be saved nameless,” she stated.
The commissioner stated faculties and faculties are susceptible spots for such crimes. “App-based providers are getting used to provide drugs and use of the darkish net has additionally come to the fore throughout our investigations,” she added.
Gautam Budh Nagar police have busted 89 circumstances associated to the sale of drugs within the final couple of months. “Within the final two months, 92 individuals have been arrested for smuggling narcotic substances and over 1,000kg of drugs have been seized,” stated commissioner Singh.
Each the helpline centres can have a workforce of eight police personnel every, who will work in shifts to reply calls 24 hours, police stated.