Increased use of online services and digital payments is being reflected in a steady rise in cybercrime incidents across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Union government informed Parliament that cybercrime cases in the Union Territory have grown consistently over the last 3 years. Reported cases increased from 154 in 2021 to 173 in 2022 and further to 185 in 2023. The information was shared by the Ministry of Home Affairs in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on December 17, based on data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau.
The ministry said the rise mirrors a national trend linked to rapid expansion of internet usage, online transactions and digital platforms. Cyber offences reported in Jammu and Kashmir include online financial frauds, phishing attempts and misuse of digital services. Crimes affecting women and children continue to remain an area of concern.
While law and order falls under the jurisdiction of states and Union Territories, the Centre said it is providing technical, institutional and financial support to Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen cybercrime detection, investigation and prosecution.
Citizens can report cyber offences through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Complaints received on the portal are forwarded to the concerned police units for registration of FIRs and further action.
To curb online financial fraud, the government highlighted the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System, supported by the toll free helpline 1930. This system allows quick reporting and real time blocking of fraudulent transactions. Till October 31, 2025, more than Rs 7,130 crore has been saved across the country in over 23 lakh complaints by preventing the diversion of defrauded funds. The facility is available to residents of Jammu and Kashmir as well.
The ministry said the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre acts as a central coordination platform linking law enforcement agencies, banks, payment intermediaries, telecom service providers and digital platforms. Under this framework, a dedicated Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre enables real time coordination between police and financial institutions, including for cases linked to Jammu and Kashmir.
As part of enforcement action, more than 11.14 lakh SIM cards and around 2.96 lakh mobile device identifiers have been blocked nationwide based on police inputs to disrupt cyber fraud networks operating across state and national borders.
The government has also established a Cyber Multi Agency Centre to address cyber espionage, misuse of emerging technologies and threats with national security implications. Jammu and Kashmir Police benefit from intelligence sharing, cyber forensic support and coordinated threat assessments through this platform.
The Centre added that public awareness drives and digital literacy programmes are being strengthened to help citizens identify fraudulent calls, phishing links and online scams as cybercrime cases continue to rise alongside expanding digital access.
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