NTR Police Lead Cyber Commandos and Student Soldiers in Vijayawada March to Combat Rising Online Threats
2 min readVijayawada – In a bid to tackle the surging cybercrime incidents across the state, the NTR Commissionerate Police in Vijayawada has initiated a comprehensive awareness program. This initiative aims to educate the public on the growing threats of cybercrime and the preventive measures they can adopt.
The program was inaugurated by the State Home Minister, Mrs. Vangalapudi Anitha, who graced the event as the Chief Guest. The event commenced with a large-scale walkathon from Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium to Benz Circle, where participants formed a human chain to symbolize unity against cybercrime. The walkathon included around 200 trained constables, designated as Cyber Commandos, and 2000 student volunteers, referred to as Cyber Soldiers, under their command. Their mission is to spread awareness among citizens about the dangers of cybercrime and how to protect themselves.
The launch also featured the unveiling of a simulated mobile application designed to demonstrate how cybercrimes are typically executed. This practical tool is intended to help the public understand the nuances of online threats, including phishing, identity theft, and financial fraud, and how to avoid falling victim to such scams.
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Prominent figures such as Vijayawada East MLA Gadde Rammohan Rao, Vijayawada Central MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao, NTR District Police Commissioner SV Rajasekhar Babu, and other key officials, including the District Collector and Municipal Commissioner, attended the event. Commissioner Babu emphasized the importance of immediate reporting of cybercrimes and encouraged citizens to use the dedicated cybercrime helplines and online portals to seek assistance.
This initiative comes at a crucial time as cybercrimes have been on the rise. In 2023 alone, Andhra Pradesh witnessed a significant number of cybercrime cases, highlighting the need for proactive measures such as this awareness program. The police have urged the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious online activities immediately.
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