Suresh Sharma, TNN Sep 1
MANALI: Unfamiliar with the latest technologies, the investigation agencies and judicial system of the state have not been able to curb the menace of cyber crime. But not any more. Police, investigation agencies, judiciary and forensic experts of the state are set to be updated with various facets of latest information technology.
With revolution in information technology, the menace of cyber crime is not confined to the cities; it is increasingly growing in the small towns and villages of the state. Cases of cyber crimes are doubling every year. Given the need of hour, top police officials, forensic science and judicial officers are determined to modernize themselves. Modernization of investigation agencies is also under consideration.
Justice Kuldeep of the Himachal Pradesh high court said the size and types of cyber crimes are increasing continuously and our departments and agencies should be apprised of emerging trends in cyber crimes. "Courts will record a significant increase in number of cases under cyber crimes in coming days. Familiarity with those tricks, latest technologies and gadgets is the only way to rein in these crimes," he said.
He further added that the HP high court and the Himachal judicial academy are working hard in this regard and judicial officers, police, forensic experts and prosecution officers from different districts of the state are sharing their views to curb cyber crimes from its root.
Justice VK Ahuja said not only police and investigation agencies, but judicial officials too will have to be aware of the latest technology and trends.
Usually cyber crimes are committed by using computer as a tool or a target or both, but availability of mobiles even in far-flung areas with latest technology and internet connectivity, cyber crime is a serious issue which could be committed from distant places. The IT Act 2000 was amended in 2008 and mobile phones and other electronic gadgets were brought under the purview of this act.
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