Says enhancing forensic capabilities to tackle growing digital offenses
Raja Syed Rather
Srinagar, Mar 23 :
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed that cybercrime cases in Jammu & Kashmir have witnessed a steady increase over the past three years, with 185 cases reported in 2023.
According to official data presented in the Lok Sabha, J&K recorded 154 cybercrime cases in 2021, which rose to 173 in 2022 and further to 185 in 2023, indicating a gradual upward trend in such offences.
The data, compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), highlights the growing challenge of cyber-related crimes across the Union Territory, amid increasing digital penetration and online activity.
The Ministry further informed that multiple forensic mechanisms have been strengthened at the national level to tackle cybercrimes. At present, seven Central Forensic Science Laboratories and 27 State Forensic Science Laboratories are operational across the country to assist in investigations.
Additionally, under centrally sponsored schemes, financial assistance has been extended to several states and Union Territories for enhancing cyber forensic capabilities, including setting up cyber forensic-cum-training laboratories.
Officials said the government continues to focus on capacity building, modernisation of forensic infrastructure, and early-stage cyber investigation support to curb the rising trend of cybercrimes—(KNO)