In view of extensive use of IT based gadgets in every sphere of life and increasing incidents of cyber crime, Haryana Government has decided to constitute special teams of persons possessing professional skills so as to detect and investigate cyber crimes.
A spokesman of the State Government said that cyber crimes included tampering, intrusion, hacking, morphing and phishing. He said that help of major IT companies based in Gurgaon would also be sought to strengthen the efforts of these special teams. These teams will be stationed at Gurgaon and provide such service to the entire state.
He said that a special committee constituted under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary and comprising Home Secretary, Director General Police and Principal Secretary, IT is being constituted to take further steps regarding installation of surveillance system in the entire state in a time bound manner.
The spokesperson added that installation of closed circuit TV surveillance cameras play an important role in controlling criminal activities and provide enhanced sense of security to the people. These can be very effective tools in detecting anti-social elements as well as prevent crime like eve-teasing.