In Rajasthan, villagers destroyed and burnt 300 mobile phones used by youth for cyber-fraud

Action to bring cyber fraudsters to justice
Children and youths were inspired to take an oath not to cheat people

Jaipur (Rajasthan) – In Paldi village of the Deeg area of Rajasthan, elders and dignitaries snatched away 300 mobile phones and SIM cards purchased by children and youths to cheat people through cyber fraud. Later they destroyed and burnt all those mobile phones. The elders gave a message through this action that they would transform their notorious village, known for cyber-fraud, into a model village. The elders said that a team will be formed in the town. It will collect information about the fraud committed by children or youths and try to bring them on the right path. Elders from many villages gave an oath to the youth not to cheat through cyber-fraud.

1. Due to ‘Operation Raksha Kavach’ of ‘Rajasthan Patrika’ and the strict action taken by Rahul Prakash, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Bharatpur Division, people protest against cyber fraudsters in the surrounding villages of Deeg.

2. IGP Rahul Prakash and the Superintendent of Police of Bharatpur Division instructed the police team to take strict action and the team is following the same by taking action against cyber-criminals. Many have landed a jail.

3. The village elders have started a campaign to dissuade the youth from cybercrime. Now there has been a significant reduction in the incidents of cyber-fraud in these villages.