Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Mar 11: The Cyber Police Kashmir today handed over 100 stolen cell phones to their owners at a function here.
They were handed over to the owners by the Cyber Police during a special cyber awareness program.
The program was designed to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of various types of cybercrime, including phishing, identity theft, and online fraud.
Speaking to reporters on the side lines of the Cyber Awareness Program, SP Cyber Police Kashmir, Ifhtikar Talib said they celebrated Thana Divas at the Cyber Police Station, just like they do every year at every police station across the country.
“This day is dedicated to honoring the hard work and dedication of the police force who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of our society”, he said.
“During the event, we returned more than 100 mobile-phones that we had recovered over the past few months. It was a proud moment for us to see the smile on people’s faces when they received their lost phones back,” he said, adding that this also shows the efficiency and commitment of our police force in tracking down stolen or lost items and returning them to their rightful owners.
“However, the primary objective behind this Thana Divas event was to raise awareness among people about the dangers of cybercrime, with the increasing use of technology in our daily lives, the risk of falling victim to cybercrime has become more significant than ever before”, he said adding “We want to ensure that people are aware of the potential threats and are equipped with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves from such threats.
“For this purpose, we had organized various awareness programs throughout the day, which included interactive sessions and workshops on cybersecurity. We also had experts and professionals from the industry who shared their experiences and insights on how to stay safe in the online world,” he added.
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