Himachal: Cyber crime cases up 88%

Complaints of cyber crimes in Himachal Pradesh have increased by 88 per cent this year as compared to last year, according to the half-yearly report compiled by the state cyber crime officials.

A total of 1,535 complaints were received by the state cyber crime police station till June 30 this year, at an average of 8 to 9 complaints per day. In 2019, the station had received 4 to 5 complaints per day while in 2016, it was merely 1 to 2 complaints per day.

Officials said that enhanced digital activity for social, official and financial purposes due to lockdown restrictions this year has been one of the factors behind the rise in crime.