Early Times Report
LEH, Sept 2: With cybercrime cases rising sharply across Ladakh in recent years, authorities are stepping up measures to strengthen prevention, investigation and response to digital fraud, online scams and other cyber-enabled financial crimes, officials said on Wednesday.
Alongside enforcement measures, a growing network of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), financial institutions and community stakeholders is joining hands with law-enforcement agencies to take financial literacy and cyber-safety awareness to the grassroots, they said.
According to official figures, 1,077 cybercrime complaints involving approximately Rs 10 crore were reported in Ladakh between 2021 and 2026.
The cases increased sharply, from 43 in 2022 to 366 in 2025, prompting the administration to step up its cybercrime response.
As a key counter-measure, Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on August 27 approved the establishment of a dedicated cyber police station in Ladakh, with jurisdiction across the Union territory.
The notification came into force with immediate effect.
"As Ladakh rapidly adopts digital banking, UPI, e-commerce and e-governance services, we must ensure that our citizens are protected from the emerging threats in the digital space.
"A dedicated cyber police station will strengthen our capacity to prevent cybercrime, protect citizens from financial fraud and ensure swift investigation and response. We are committed to building a secure and trusted digital environment for the people of Ladakh," Saxena had said.
Ladakh Police is also strengthening the skills and preparedness of its personnel. A two-day training-cum-workshop on cybercrime response, investigation and use of cybercrime portals was conducted at the police headquarters in Leh on August 31 and September 1, a police spokesman said. |
