Crime instances on the rise; Mumbai’s cyber dept without DCP for 18 months

On October 11, 2024, then Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (now Chief Minister) inaugurated the state-of-the-art Cybercrime Investigation Capacity Centre in Navi Mumbai, a project worth Rs 837 crore.

At the event, he remarked, “With cyber threats becoming more advanced, it is imperative that we stay ahead with proactive and innovative solutions.” Yet, this vision of innovation and foresight seems to be at odds with the reality in Mumbai’s police force, where the top brass has appeared dismissive of the growing wave of cyber crime.