Cybercrime Coordination in Uttar Pradesh Strengthened by State–Central Collaboration

August 8, 2025, Lucknow — Rajeev Krishna, the director general of police for Uttar Pradesh, called a high-level meeting with senior representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in a major move to strengthen cybersecurity. The meeting, which was held at the UP Police Headquarters in Lucknow, concentrated on coordinating state and federal initiatives to better counteract cyberthreats.

This strategic partnership follows a number of ground-breaking changes to the state’s framework for responding to cybercrime. Most significantly, the UP Police removed the ₹5 lakh threshold for registering a formal complaint in cyber fraud cases. This means that any online fraud case, regardless of the amount involved, can now be reported and looked into at designated cybercrime police stations.

Further enhancing responsiveness, a state-of-the-art 30-seat call centre for the National Cybercrime Helpline (1930) was inaugurated in Lucknow. Staffed round-the-clock by 94 trained police personnel, the facility ensures that complaints are immediately fed into platforms like I4C’s portal, the Cyber Crime Headquarters, and district police units. Plans are underway for a Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre at the same site to facilitate faster bank and telecom coordination

These developments reflect a broader effort to modernize cybercrime investigation in Uttar Pradesh—enabling quicker FIR registration, tighter coordination with central agencies, and enhanced technical support. With these reforms, the state is poised to deliver faster, more effective protection against evolving cyber threats.