Srinagar, Jul 06: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress made in strengthening the cybercrime prevention framework and expediting the operationalisation of the Digital Arrest mechanism across Jammu and Kashmir, directing that progress be monitored every month to ensure adherence to timelines and effective inter-departmental coordination.
The meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary Home, Additional Director General of Police (CID), Commissioner Secretary IT, Commissioner Secretary Law, Inspector General of Police (Crime), SSP Crime, SP Operations, and other senior officers. Officers stationed outside Srinagar participated through virtual mode.
The Chief Secretary stressed the need for completing all statutory, administrative, and technical requirements within the stipulated timeframe so that the system is made fully functional and operational without delay. He further directed concerned departments to ensure that progress is uploaded on the Pragati Portal by July 20 without fail, and instructed departments to submit all pending proposals and requisite documentation within the prescribed timeline to facilitate the issuance of necessary government orders.
Highlighting the growing challenge posed by cyber fraud and online financial crimes, Dulloo underscored the importance of building institutional capacity through sustained training and skill enhancement of officials associated with cybercrime investigation and digital enforcement. He also called for a comprehensive public awareness campaign through print, electronic, and digital media platforms to educate citizens about emerging cyber threats, including digital arrest scams, online financial frauds, and cyber safety practices.
The meeting was given a detailed PowerPoint presentation outlining the roadmap for implementation of the Digital Arrest mechanism, the status of infrastructure and institutional preparedness, key milestones achieved, existing gaps, and the action plan for strengthening the cybersecurity ecosystem across the Union Territory. The presentation also highlighted measures being undertaken to enhance coordination among stakeholder departments.
The Chief Secretary observed that public awareness, technological preparedness, and coordinated institutional response are critical to effectively combating cybercrime and safeguarding citizens from increasingly sophisticated online frauds.
