Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates cyber laboratories for Mumbai Police

ANI April 7, 2025 200 views

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has inaugurated three cutting-edge cyber laboratories for Mumbai Police to combat digital crimes effectively. These advanced facilities are equipped with modern technology to investigate cybercrimes, recover deleted data, and support cases involving digital evidence. The labs are part of a larger initiative to enhance women's safety and control technological criminal activities. The project demonstrates the state's commitment to leveraging technology in law enforcement and protecting citizens in the digital age.

"Cyber laboratories will play an important role in the investigation of cybercrimes" - Devendra Fadnavis
Mumbai, April 7: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday inaugurated the Mumbai Police's highly equipped cyber laboratories, which are used to investigate cybercrimes.

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Mumbai Police establishes three high-tech cyber forensic labs

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Advanced technology to recover deleted electronic device data

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Specialized vans to combat women's safety and cybercrime

The Chief Minister said that the Mumbai Police has also set up a Women's Help Room in every police station, which will greatly help women.

"I inaugurated three highly equipped cyber labs to the growing cases of cybercrime... Forensic vans, specialised vans to curb crimes against women, and interceptor vans to curb overspeeding on roads have also been prepared... Mumbai Police has set up a Women's Help Room in every police station, which will greatly help women..." CM Fadnavis told reporters.

The Maharashtra Chief Minister stated that cyber laboratories will play an important role in the investigation of cybercrimes.

"Cyber laboratories will play an important role in the investigation of cybercrimes to completely control cybercrime," he said. Stating that the government is creating laboratories for this purpose, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also instructed the officers present to further enhance the network of cyber laboratories.

At DB Nagar Police Station, Chief Minister Fadnavis inaugurated the Nirbhaya Cyber Experiment School of South Mumbai Division at DB Nagar Police Station. Along with this, cyber laboratories at Worli Police Station for Mumbai (Central) and Govandi Police Station for Mumbai (East) were also inaugurated online.

The program was attended by Minister of State for Home (City) Yogesh Kadam, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Iqbal Singh Chahal, Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar, Special Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and other senior officers of the police department.

According to an official release, five cyber laboratories are proposed in Mumbai city. Three of these laboratories have been operationalized. Through these laboratories, crimes of atrocities against women, especially through cyber, can be proven in a short period of time. Also, if data from any electronic device is deleted to hide the crime or destroy evidence, if a mobile is vandalized or tampered with, all the data from all such electronic devices will be 'recovered' with the help of modern computer systems. The laboratories are equipped with modern technology and are capable of the latest computer systems (software).

The latest technology in this field in the world will be used in these laboratories. In the context of financial crimes, crimes such as online money laundering and hacking of bank accounts will also be controlled through the laboratory.

Reader Comments

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Priya M.
This is such a progressive move! Cyber crimes are increasing every day and women especially face so much harassment online. The Women's Help Rooms are much needed 👏 Hope other states follow this example.
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Rahul K.
About time! My sister was a victim of online fraud last year and the police couldn't do much due to lack of tech. These labs will make a real difference in solving cyber crimes faster.
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Anjali S.
The initiative is good but I hope they train enough officers to properly use this equipment. Modern tech is useless without skilled personnel to operate it. The government should focus on training programs too.
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Vikram P.
Great step forward for Mumbai Police! 🚨 The forensic vans and interceptor vans sound impressive too. Hope this reduces response time for cyber complaints which currently takes weeks.
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Sanjay D.
While I appreciate the effort, I wonder about the budget allocation. Cyber crimes need attention but so does street policing. Hope this doesn't divert funds from other critical areas.
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Neha T.
The Women's Help Rooms are the best part of this announcement! 💜 So many women don't report cyber harassment because they don't feel comfortable. This will make a huge difference in encouraging victims to come forward.

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Devendra Fadnavis Mumbai Police Cyber Crime Maharashtra Government Women's Safety Digital Forensics
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