Cops must curb cybercrime: PM Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI: Flagging cybercrime as the biggest challenge faced by the security managers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday pushed top cops of the country to accord “highest priority” to threats emanating through eplatforms.

He also credited India for playing a “key role” in building global consensus towards greater information sharing on illicit financial dealings. Modi, in his valedictory address at the Director Generals of Police (DGP) and Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference organised by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) at Tekanpur in Madhya Pradesh, said, “Cyber security issues should be dealt with immediately, and should receive highest priority.”

In this context, as per an official statement on his speech, the PM particularly mentioned the need to keep an eye on social media. To contain radicalisation as well, he was of the view that police and other security and intelligence agencies should use technology to “pinpoint problem areas”.


With state police chiefs in audience at the BSF Academy in Tekanpur, Modi exhorted states to encourage “openness” for better coordination and cooperation with other states on security matters. “Just as openness is getting increased acceptance worldwide, there is need for greater openness among states too, on security issues.. security cannot be achieved selectively, or alone. But breaking of silos and information sharing among states can help make everyone more secure,” the PM insisted.