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Rajnath Singh inaugurates cyber crime fighting facility

NEW DELHI:Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today inaugurated a state-of-the-art national cyber forensic lab and the Delhi Police's cyber crime unit 'CyPAD' here.



New Delhi, February 18

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today inaugurated a state-of-the-art national cyber forensic lab and the Delhi Police's cyber crime unit 'CyPAD' here.

Both the  units are based in a complex at Sector-16 C, Dwarka, said Special Commissioner of Police (special cell) MM Oberoi.

 Singh termed cyber crime as the "biggest challenge" and expressed hope that the new facility will effectively meet the challenge.

He said the government has taken several measures such as implementing a scheme Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children, under which cyber forensic training labs have been established in all the states and union territories. An online portal www.Cybercrime.Gov.In has also been set up.

Singh also felicitated 15 schoolteachers who have done commendable work as 'Cyber Awareness Mitras'.

LG Anil Baijal, who was also present at the event, said the facility will help in solving cyber crimes, including financial frauds. — TNS

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