The government of Punjab has launched a special cybercrime unit for protecting women and children.
The unit will be responsible for tracking the online criminals responsible for online harassment, blackmail, and targeting women and children.
The Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has directed the authorities to provide every possible facility to entertain the affected women and children.
Cybercrime unit for women, children
The special cybercrime unit established under the initiative of the Punjab CM was established in a meeting held in Lahore.
It was decided to set up the Punjab Police Cyber Patrol Wing and Cyber Police Academy to make sure that justice is served.
While addressing the meeting, Maryam Nawaz said that a strategy should be made against the cybercriminals.
She said that an intelligence system should be developed for monitoring social media crimes.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif stressed that cybercrime is a burning issue right now, which should be taken care of immediately.
She also asked the authorities to protect the young generation and women, while keeping their identities completely confidential.
CM Punjab also ordered to launch a mobile complaint cell, accompanying a virtual police station, to ensure the convenience of the victims.
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NCCIA department
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) department is a national organisation, established by the government to address the nation’s digital infrastructure, enforce cyber laws, and promote cyber awareness and resilience.
The following services are being provided by the NCCIA:
- Cyber Investigation
- Digital Forensics
- Prosecution
- Cyber Security
If you want to register a complaint against any kind of cybercrime, call the helpline 1799 or send an email to helpdesk@nccia.gov.pk.
For matters related to FIA, you can call at 1991 or send an email to complaints@fia.gov.pk.
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