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Tripura CM Manik Saha equated cybercrime with terrorism, stressing digital fraud’s growing danger. He warned that AI misuse and mobile scams could harm people more than weapons. The state police have already recovered crores from cybercriminals, with DGP Anurag highlighting blackmail cases targeting women. Saha urged public vigilance and police modernization to counter evolving digital threats.

Key Points: Tripura CM Manik Saha Warns Cybercrime as Serious as Terrorism

  • Cybercrime poses threats comparable to terrorism
  • AI misuse by fraudsters requires public caution
  • Tripura police recovered ₹5.46 crore from cyber fraud
  • Digital crimes increasingly target women via blackmail
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Agencies now fighting terror and cybercrime as both pose serious threats: Tripura CM

Tripura CM Manik Saha highlights cybercrime dangers, equating digital fraud to terrorism while urging public vigilance and police preparedness.

"Mobile networks are more dangerous than AK rifles if people aren’t alert – Manik Saha"

Agartala, June 28

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Saturday that security forces and law enforcement agencies are now fighting terrorism and cybercrime, as both pose serious threats to the people.

Inaugurating the state-level Cyber Crime Police Station at Arundhutinagar Nagar on the outskirts of Agartala, the Chief Minister said that the scientific and digital methods are also being used by criminals to dupe and deceive the people. “Mobile network systems are more dangerous than the AK series rifle as electronic networks can do maximum harm if the people are not alert when using the digital or electronic networks,” said Saha, who also holds the home portfolio.

The Chief Minister said that the police and the law enforcement agencies have to fight against the invisible elements who are closely involved in digital crime to rob money and valuables from innocent people. “We are now talking about the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but it has disadvantages too. The AI can be used against innocent people by fraudsters and cheaters. People have to be always careful to protect themselves from fraudulent activities,” he stated.

Saha said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi always wants to transform and perform, and we are also following the desire and advice of the PM. Stressing regular training of police and personnel associated with the law enforcement agencies, he said that when science and digital methods are developing and criminals are using these systems, the authorities also must equip themselves with the prevailing situation.

Tripura Director General of Police (DGP), Anurag, addressing the inaugural function, said that in the state, the cyber crime personnel and other authorities have successfully prevented Rs 5.46 crore from being transferred to the accounts of cyber criminals from the genuine bank customers’ accounts.

An amount of Rs 32.50 lakh has already been transferred back to the concerned bank customers following due legal process, and similar steps are underway for other cases, the DGP stated.

The senior IPS officer said that fraud elements many a time target young girls and women and misuse their photographs and videos to blackmail them. The police chief urged the people to inform the cyber crime authority or police immediately if they faced any kind of fraudulent activities, and if the victim delayed in informing of such illegal acts, the authority would face trouble in taking proper action.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I appreciate the efforts, why is there so much focus on AI threats when basic cyber security awareness is still lacking? Most victims fall for simple phishing scams. First educate people about not sharing OTPs before talking about AI dangers!
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Rohit P
Mobile more dangerous than AK-47? That's a powerful statement! But true in today's digital age. Just yesterday my father almost got scammed by fake SBI call. We need cyber police stations in every district, not just state capitals.
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Sarah B
As someone working in IT security, I'm glad to see this focus. But ₹5.46 crore prevented is just tip of iceberg. Most cybercrimes go unreported due to shame or lack of awareness. Need nationwide awareness campaigns like 'Cyber Swachhta Abhiyan'
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Kavya N
The part about women being targeted is so true! My friend's photos were morphed and used for blackmail. She was terrified to go to police. We need more women officers in cyber cells to handle such sensitive cases with empathy.
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Michael C
Good to see ₹32 lakh already returned to victims. But what about the remaining? The process needs to be faster. People suffer financially while waiting for years to get their money back. Need stronger cyber laws with strict timelines.

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