Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to inaugurate the newly established Cyber Division of the Kerala Police on Tuesday at 10:30 am, taking place at Thaikkad Police Training College in Thiruvananthapuram. The event, presided over by State Police Chief Mr. Sheikh Darvesh Sahib IPS and Dr. Antony Raju MLA, will also have the presence of other senior police officers. During the inauguration, Anthony Raju MLA will oversee the release of short films created by the Kerala Police for promoting cyber awareness. Additionally, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will present trophies and certificates to the station house officer and police personnel of Malappuram Kuttipuram Police Station, recognized as the ninth-best police station in the country by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The same police station will also receive the award for the best police station in the state. The establishment of the Cyber Division within the Kerala Police is a proactive measure against the rising incidents of cyber violence, featuring 465 police officers under the guidance of the Inspector General responsible for cyber operations. The Cyber Division encompasses various components, including the Cyber Helpline (1930) for reporting cybercrimes, Cyber Police Stations, Investigation Help Desks, Research and Training Systems, Training Division, Cyber Patrol Units, and Cyber Intelligence Division. This development will enhance the Kerala Police’s capabilities in effectively investigating online cyber fraud cases, both domestically and internationally.
