Cybercrimes against children rise, Karnataka sees highest figures

Karnataka reported the highest number of cybercrimes against children in 2021, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report released on Monday. Out of 1,081 such incidents reported in India, the state accounts for 164 (15 per cent) cases.

The cases, involving 172 children, have been registered under the Cyber Crimes and Information Technology Act. This includes 57 incidents in Bengaluru.

The data shows that Karnataka is followed by Delhi (161) and Kerala (138).

In 2020, Karnataka had the second-highest number (144) of cases of cybercrime against children, after Uttar Pradesh (170).