How Punjab, Haryana and Himachal are tackling cybercrime

PUNJAB may not be a hotspot for cybercrime activities in the country, but the state has seen a substantial increase in the number of online fraud cases over the past three years. The investigation trail has often led to Jamtara (Jharkhand), Nuh (Haryana), Bharatpur (Rajasthan), Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) and even locations abroad.

As many as 512 FIRs were registered under the Information Technology Act in the state in 2021. The number increased to 660 in 2022 and at least 394 FIRs have been registered till date this year.