Three-day cyber course for narcotics experts begins at Madhuban

Karnal, March 6

With an aim to modernise the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB), a three-day cyber course commenced at its headquarters in the Haryana Police Academy Madhuban on Thursday. The programme aims at equipping the bureau with modern cyber capabilities, particularly to counter drug traffickers using online platforms and digital networks.

The course was started on the directions of the HSNCB chief and Director-General OP Singh and Superintendent of Police Mohit Handa.

Handa chaired the inaugural programme, which was attended by cyber cell headquarters nodal officer, DSP (Rohtak) and course director Satendra Kumar and Ambala DSP Jagbir Singh. The course is being led by cyber expert Darshan Pandey, technical adviser, special task force (STF), Haryana, who has been providing cybercrime-related expertise to the Haryana and Punjab Police for several years. Around 25 officials are attending the training, which will cover various aspects of cybercrime and technological advancements.

Giving details, Handa said during the course, discussions would focus on understanding online drug trade operations and the tactics used by traffickers. “With the increasing use of technology in crimes by criminals, the police must also adapt and strengthen the cyber skills to effectively combat emerging threats,” said the SP.

He said the state government and the Haryana police remained committed to making the state drug free. Such training and capacity building programmes played a crucial role. The department regularly conducted various courses and workshops to enhance its operational efficiency, he said.