Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday requested the police management of the nation to transform into alternative the threats posed by digital frauds, cyber-crimes and criminals utilizing synthetic intelligence with a specific give attention to deep fakes, that are disrupting social and familial relations.
“PM expressed concern on the potential threats generated on account of digital frauds, cyber-crimes and AI expertise, significantly the potential of deep pretend to disrupt social and familial relations. As a counter measure, he referred to as upon the police management to transform the problem into a possibility by harnessing India’s double AI energy of synthetic intelligence and ‘Aspirational India’,” the prime minister’s workplace (PMO) mentioned in an announcement in his concluding handle on the 59th director generals of police/inspector generals of police (DGPs/IGPs) convention in Bhubaneswar.
In October this yr, the PM drew consideration to ‘digital arrests’, warning individuals towards the rip-off, in his Mann ki Baat handle. Earlier, in November 2023, he expressed concern over using AI for creating deep fakes, terming it a disaster.
The ministry of dwelling affairs (MHA) has already fashioned a high-level committee to look into digital arrests rip-off and Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre or I4C is working with all states’ police and personal firms to take care of deep fakes and different cybercrimes. Based on the MHA, until November 15 this yr, greater than 6.69 lakhs SIM playing cards and 1,32,000 IMEIs concerned in suspected cybercrimes as reported by police authorities have been blocked by the Centre. Moreover, a suspect registry of identifiers of cyber criminals has been launched by I4C on September 10 in collaboration with banks/monetary Establishments. Moreover, the monetary quantity of greater than ₹3,431 crore has been saved in additional than 9.94 lakh complaints by proactive measures taken by I4C. Official knowledge means that Indians have misplaced over ₹11,000 crore to cyber scamsters this yr thus far.
SMART policing
On Sunday, Modi additionally expanded his mantra of SMART policing and referred to as upon the cops to grow to be strategic, meticulous, adaptable, dependable and clear (SMART). He initially mooted the concept of SMART policing in November 2014 at his first DGPs/IGPs convention as PM. Since then, he has taken half within the annual convention yearly, listening to nation’s prime safety and intelligence brass on nationwide safety challenges, policing and has shared his concepts.
The three-day convention had a session on city policing and associated challenges. The PMO mentioned in its assertion that “appreciating the initiatives taken in city policing, PM Modi advised that every of the initiatives be collated and carried out solely in 100 cities of the nation”.
“He referred to as for using expertise to cut back the workload of the constabulary and advised that the police station be made the focus for useful resource allocation,” the PMO added.
The PM, whereas discussing the success of hackathons in fixing some key issues, additionally advised deliberating on holding a nationwide police Hackathon as effectively.
He additionally highlighted the necessity for increasing the give attention to “port safety and making ready a future plan of motion for it”, PMO mentioned.
Total, he expressed satisfaction with the counter methods emerged from the discussions – each on nationwide and worldwide dimensions of safety challenges, which happened from Friday to Sunday.
The PM additionally recalled the “unparalleled contribution” of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to the MHA.
He exhorted the “whole safety institution from MHA to the police station stage, to pay homage on Patel’s a hundred and fiftieth delivery anniversary subsequent yr, by resolving to set and obtain a purpose on any facet which might enhance police picture, professionalism and capabilities.”
“He urged the police to modernize and realign itself with the imaginative and prescient of ‘Viksit Bharat’,” PMO mentioned.
The convention was attended by Union dwelling minister Amit Shah, nationwide safety advisor Ajit Doval, Union dwelling secretary Govind Mohan, and was attended by DGPs/IGPs of all states and Union territories and heads of central probe companies and paramilitary forces. About 750 officers of varied ranks took half within the occasion in hybrid mode.
There have been in-depth discussions on current and rising challenges to nationwide safety, together with counter terrorism, left wing extremism, cyber-crime, financial safety, immigration, coastal safety and narco-trafficking.
Deliberations have been additionally held on rising safety issues alongside the border with Bangladesh and Myanmar, traits in city policing and methods for countering malicious narratives.
“Additional, a evaluate was undertaken of implementation of newly enacted main felony legal guidelines, initiatives and greatest practices in policing as additionally the safety scenario within the neighborhood. PM provided precious insights in the course of the proceedings and laid a roadmap for the long run,” the PMO mentioned.
