Police in India report that 97 percent of cyber crimes remain unreported in Gurgaon, a city less than 20 miles from New Delhi. Industry representatives are now collaborating with law enforcement to tackle this issue, according to Times of India.
Last week, the IT and business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in Gurgaon met with Joint Commissioner of Police Alok Mittal and Inderjit Singh, chairman of the parliamentary committee on IT, to discuss cyber crime.
When asked if the city police and its cyber cell could handle cyber crime, Singh emphasized that the entire system requires an overhaul. This overhaul should start with a new cadre dedicated to solving Internet-related cases. He also stressed the importance of protecting the complainants’ identities in such cases.
Industry representatives proposed working directly with the police. "We will provide the police with technical expertise or any other assistance," stated Deepak Kapoor, a BPO industry representative, according to Times of India.
Cyber crime lawyer Pawan Duggal highlighted that current IT legislation needs amendments. He pointed out that it currently makes cyber crime a bailable offense, allowing offenders to secure bail and potentially destroy digital evidence.
