With the rapid rise of online transactions and internet use, cybercrime is spreading fast in Bihar. Patna Cyber Police Station has become the biggest example of this growing challenge. Every day, more than 300 cases are being registered here, but the number of investigating officers and resources has not grown in the same proportion. As a result, the workload on officers has reached alarming levels.
Currently, each inspector is handling between 300 and 400 cases. These involve long procedures such as analysing technical data, banking records, digital footprints and mobile details. By the time an officer makes progress in one case, new complaints keep arriving.
The majority of these cases involve online fraud, digital arrest scams, fake calls, bank fraud and crimes on social media. Initially, nine inspectors were posted at the station, and six more were recently added, bringing the total to 15. However, this increase has not been enough to deal with the flood of cases.
Another major issue is that people from other districts of Bihar are also registering complaints in Patna. Out of the 300 daily cases, nearly 200 come from outside the district. Many complainants use the addresses of tenants or acquaintances to file reports, while some police stations forward cases directly, further adding to the burden.
Currently, there are more than 45 cases of digital arrests under investigation, but not one has been solved yet. According to DSP Nitish Chandra Dharia, who is in charge of the station, the accused often use VPN servers. When the police trace the money trail, it usually leads to genuine account holders who are not involved. Withdrawals are mostly happening from states like Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Gujarat.
Experts point out that simply increasing the number of inspectors is not enough. Tackling cybercrime requires technical expertise, modern software and advanced tracking tools, which the station lacks. The report also highlights that the network of cybercriminals extends beyond Bihar. Since most calls and financial transactions are linked to other states, the police need strong inter-state coordination instead of relying only on local action.
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