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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Drop gates to be set up at 20 spots to prevent entry, exit of criminals: IG
1 2 3 South Chotanagpur zone inspector general Manoj Koushik has joined the office recently following a major reshuffle in the police administration. Among the major issues in districts under his jurisdiction are cybercrime, extremism, drug peddling and organized crime. He talks to TOI's Sanjay Sahay about the plans and measures for overall crime control. Excerpts... What measures are underway to eliminate extremism from South Chotanagpur which includes a Maoist hotbed in West Singhbhum district? Chaibasa (West Singhbhum), where top Maoist leaders are hiding, is the only core area of the rebels in the state. State police and CRPF are conducting joint operations to sanitize the area. In some districts like Ranchi, Khunti, Loharadga and Gumla, the splinter groups of Maoists have a presence but their activities have dwindled considerably. The active groups are mainly criminals using the name of the rebels to extort money. Most of these anti-social elements are identified and actions are being taken against them. I also request people to inform the police if there are extortion calls from organised crime groups. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Azioni Italia fino a 2€ BG SAXO Scopri di più Undo Cybercrime is on the rise. What steps police have taken to curb it? Awareness is necessary to save citizens from falling victim to cybercriminals. The elderly, who are soft targets of such criminals, should be also focused. I have instructed Ranchi police to improve their achievement against cybercriminals with the help of the Pratibimb app. Directions have been issued for registration of cases as soon as they are reported and for immediate action. We will also try to take financial institutions on board for the speedy recovery of money cheated from the victims. What steps will be taken to address the public grievances? In my meeting with Ranchi police recently, I instructed them to ensure speedy disposal of public complaints lodged with the centralized public grievance redressal and monitoring system. This system will be on vigil in other districts, too. We are planning to give a copy of the inquiry report to the complainants if it does not involve confidential information. The citizens will have the option of disputing the report at higher levels. What are your instructions to prevent crime in the state capital? I have asked the police personnel to identify entry and exit points of Ranchi city and build infrastructure so that it could be sealed immediately when a crime is committed. So far, around 20 spots have been selected in this regard. We will set up drop gates at these places. The step will also enable regular checking, which will prevent inter-district and inter-state movement of smugglers and other criminal groups. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
‘CCTVs, speed guns would help detect violators'
1 2 Joint transport commissioner Pradeep Kumar speaks to Sanjay Sahay on their plans to minimise road accidents through awareness campaigns and safety provisions. Excerpts While there are laws for road safety, violations of their provisions are common. What measures are being taken to enforce them? Govt plans to detect and punish the violators of road safety rules with the help of closed circuit television cameras, speed guns and breathalysers as the steps would deter them from committing the offence again in future. The CCTV cameras to be set up at black spots would not only detect over-speeding but also spot people not wearing seat belts and issue fines. What are the new policies to be implemented in the state? The 'Rahveer' and cashless treatment of road accident victims are two main plans. The cashless scheme would ensure treatment upto Rs 1.5 lakh to all motor vehicle accident victims on any category of road. The 'Rahveer' plan has been announced this year which will increase incentives for good Samaritans from Rs 5,000 to Rs 25,000. What measures would be taken to spread awareness about govt policies? The district level authorities would distribute pamphlets, display banners and also broadcast on FM radio to educate people about the policies. What measures are being taken to improve road safety environment at black spots? The National Highway Authority of India has been asked to correct the road design at black spots located in their areas. Short-term measures including putting up of signages, speed breakers and levelling the roadsides with roads are also to be taken.
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First Post
14-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
While India downed Pak drones & missiles, China-backed 6-nation hacker army launched cyberattack
India came under cyberattack from hackers backed by Pakistan and led by China and other countries after military strikes under Operation Sindoor. Hackers targeted key sectors to steal sensitive defence data and disrupt critical infrastructure, report says. read more India faced not only heavy attacks on its western border from Pakistan after military strikes under Operation Sindoor on Islamabad-backed terror hubs but was also targeted in cyberspace, The Times of India reported, citing sources and experts. According to the report, state-backed hackers and hacktivists from Pakistan, Turkey, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Indonesia, with support from China, targeted Indian digital systems. The attacks focused on defence PSUs, their MSME vendors, and critical infrastructure such as ports, airports, power grids, Indian Railways, airlines, telecom companies like BSNL, fintech platforms like UPI, digital wallets, stock exchanges, and large Indian conglomerates involved in infrastructure. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The aim was to embarrass India and steal sensitive information about its defence systems, including missile data, sources said. According to Interpol trainer and cyber forensic expert Pendyala Krishna Shastry, these cyberattacks were part of a broader Pakistani campaign against Indian digital assets. The attackers used malware, phishing, and denial-of-service attacks to target key sectors such as finance, telecom, energy, and public services. Zone-H, a website that tracks website defacements, reported breaches of Indian government domains. The website of the National Institute of Water Sports ( was defaced, while another site, was also hacked but later restored. The Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL) website faced a major glitch on Tuesday after a message appeared from a group calling itself 'Mr Habib 404 – Pakistani Cyber Force,' saying, 'You thought you were safe, but we are here.' However, officials avoided confirming whether it was a cyberattack from Pakistan, reports Sanjay Sahay. CCL's Public Relations Officer, Alok Gupta, said, 'The website has been restored and is functioning normally. There was no loss or tampering of company data. For now, we believe it was a technical issue and cannot confirm if it was a hack.'
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor: As India hit Pakistan, 6 nations fired cyber missiles
A visual of a terrorist camp in Pakistan which was struck as part of 'Operation Sindoor' (MEA via youTube) HYDERABAD: It's not just the country's western border that took heavy enemy fire during Operation Sindoor . India was attacked in cyberspace, too, by state-backed hackers and hacktivists from Pakistan, Turkiye, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Indonesia, with backing from China, according to cybersecurity experts. Apart from defence PSUs and their MSME vendors, critical infrastructure like ports, airports, power grids, transportation services like Indian Railways and airlines, telecom players like BSNL, fintech platforms like UPI, digital wallets, stock exchanges, and major Indian conglomerates with investments in infrastructure too came under attack, sources said. The attempt was to both embarrass India and also extract sensitive information about its defence systems, including its missiles, they said. According to Interpol trainer and cyber forensic expert Pendyala Krishna Shastry, the attacks were part of a broader campaign waged by Pakistani actors against Indian digital assets. These groups reportedly deployed malware, conducted phishing attacks, and launched denial-of-service operations targeting critical sectors such as finance, telecom, energy, and public services. Zone-H, a website that tracks defacements, reported incidents involving Indian govt domains. The website of National Institute of Water Sports ( was claimed to have been defaced. Another, also experienced a breach, but was restored later. CCL website restored: The Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL) website suffered a major technical glitch on Tuesday after a message appeared from one Mr Habib 404. Pakistani cyber force that said, "You thought you were safe, but we are here." Officials shied away from the Pakistan cyberattack angle, reports Sanjay Sahay. CCL's PRO Alok Gupta said, "The website has been restored and is functioning normally. There is no loss or distortion of company data. At present, we can only say that the problem was due to a technical glitch. We cannot conclude whether it was hacked or not."
