UP deploys cyber commandos, Yogi Adityanath urges vigilance as state steps up fight against cyber fraud

New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh police have deployed cyber commandos to prevent cyber-crime and fraud in the state. Along with enforcement, extensive awareness programmes are being conducted by the police.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday personally appealed to the people of the state through his ‘Paati’, urging them to remain vigilant against cyber fraudsters. His message was disseminated widely through the media to reach every citizen. The Chief Minister called upon people not only to stay alert themselves but also to spread awareness among others.

“In line with the Chief Minister’s vision, the police have also released a short awareness film on ‘Digital Arrest’. Over the past four days, the film has been viewed and appreciated by more than 1.73 million people across various social media platforms. The short film sends a strong message to citizens to remain fearless, identify new methods of cyber fraud, and take the right steps in time,” a release, issued by the UP’s information department said.


In his ‘Paati’, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that while mobile phones and computers have made life easier and more convenient, they have also given rise to new challenges in the form of cyber-crime. The government is taking several important measures to address these challenges.

According to him, Uttar Pradesh had only two cyber-crime police stations before 2017. Today, cyber-crime police stations are operational in all 75 districts of the state, along with cyber help desks in every district, the release said.

Chief minister Yogi emphasized that alertness and awareness are the most powerful weapons against cyber fraudsters. These criminals use false and misleading terms like ‘Digital Arrest’ to intimidate innocent citizens and extort money. He categorically stated that there is no provision such as ‘Digital Arrest’ in any law of the country. Police or any government agency does not arrest individuals or demand money through video calls, WhatsApp, or social media.