Bengaluru Police Launch Cybercrime Victims’ Day to Raise Awareness
On August 30, officials from the Bengaluru district cybercrime station held a “Victims’ Day” at the station to raise awareness and provide an update on the status of the cases. With more than fifty attendees, the seminar addressed not only cybercrimes but also drug and property offences, women’s and children’s safety, and social media do’s and don’ts. According to C.K. Baba, the superintendent of police for the Bengaluru area, “the idea is to bridge public-police relationships in a better way and help the victims in every possible way because prevention is better than cure.” It is common for victims of cyber fraud to experience psychological effects for a variety of reasons. To help them feel better, the team has received training on how to provide them with appropriate dialogue-based counselling. At the designated station, a support desk has been established, and employees are trained to assist victims in any way they can, Mr. Baba stated. According to officials, the victims’ day program will be regularly held at the station, and efforts are being made to expand it to other stations.