Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the Cyber Wing’s ‘CY-Station’ of the Himachal Pradesh Police in Shimla. Speaking on the occasion, he said that this station would function 24×7 and had been equipped to handle cybercrime-related complaints more efficiently. He said that citizens could register their cybercrime complaints through the toll-free number 1930. The Chief Minister said that the ‘CY-Station’ would enable real-time registration of complaints, particularly in cases of financial frauds.
This would facilitate the blocking or lien marking of defrauded amounts through the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS). “The data center will act as the nodal hub for the state, overseeing the functioning of the NCRP’s District Portal, maintaining a database of all complaints and actions taken, and serving as a key decision-making center for future strategies,” he added. Sukhu said that the ‘CY-Station’ was fully equipped with modern technology to ensure a swift response.
He said that trained operators had been deployed in the station besides equipping it with automatic software for call recording, ensuring effective follow-up and reference. The data center’s network infrastructure would serve as a strategic link between Himachal Pradesh’s cyber infrastructure and the centralized National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and in cases where a complaint was reassigned to a bank or financial institution for correction, the data center will ensure immediate action in coordination with the complainant.
The Chief Minister said the State Government was making dedicated efforts to modernize the Himachal Pradesh Police, ensuring that the department integrates advanced technology into its operations. This modernization initiative aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency and responsiveness of the police force, ultimately improving public safety and providing better services to the people of the State.
By adopting modern tools and systems, the police will be able to address emerging challenges more effectively, streamline processes, and foster stronger community relations, contributing to an overall safer and more secure Himachal Pradesh, he added. Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, MLA Harish Janartha, DG (CID) SR Ojha, IG Santosh Patial, DIG (Crime) DK Chaudhary, DIG (Cyber Crime) Mohit Chawla and other senior police officers were also present on the occasion.
