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Police, Education Departments Join Forces for Cyber Awareness
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
August 14, 2026
06:30 PM
A joint operation between the Odisha police, the School and Mass Education Department and the Higher Education Department delivered a record‑breaking cyber‑safety campaign. The event, chaired by the Director General of Police (Crime Branch), connected over 4 million participants through interactive webinars. Speakers emphasized the rapid growth of online fraud, blackmail and digital exploitation targeting students and young adults. The program equipped participants with guidelines for secure online banking, safe use of SIM cards and vigilant handling of personal identification documents.
