Lucknow: Lucknow Police organised an awareness programme at CMS School, Vishal Khand, Gomti Nagar, under Mission Shakti Phase 6.0 and its cyber awareness campaign to educate students about online fraud, cybercrime, women’s safety and empowerment.
The programme was conducted under the direction of Police Commissioner Tarun Gaba, with the participation of officers from the Eastern Zone. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ghazipur, who is also the cybercrime nodal officer, and the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gomti Nagar, guided students on various aspects of digital safety and personal security. Rajiv Tandon also delivered a detailed session on cybersecurity through a webinar.
Students were informed about online scams, phishing links, fake prize offers, fraudulent job and task schemes, identity theft and digital payment fraud. They were advised against clicking on unknown links, responding carelessly to suspicious calls or messages, or sharing personal and banking details with strangers. They were also told to report cyber financial fraud immediately by calling helpline number 1930.
Under Mission Shakti, special emphasis was placed on women’s safety, legal rights, self-respect and empowerment. Students were informed about emergency and support services, including 112 for police assistance, 1090 for the Women Power Line, 181 for the women’s helpline, 1098 for child protection, 1076 for the Chief Minister’s Helpline, and ambulance services 108 and 102.
The programme also introduced students to the Women Help Desk, Women Safety Centres, Pink Booths, Pink Scooties, the UP Cop app and the Chief Minister Abhyudaya Scheme. Informational posters and pamphlets were distributed to reinforce awareness.
Students participated enthusiastically in the initiative, which encouraged them to adopt safer digital practices and report suspicious online activities promptly.
Lucknow Police said it would continue conducting awareness programmes to prevent crime, promote cybersecurity and strengthen the safety, dignity and empowerment of women and girls.
