Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces significant results from the state’s cyber crackdown, with cybercrime cases declining, arrests rising, and new preventive measures like Zero FIR and dual OTP provisions implemented.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the state government’s aggressive, technology-driven crackdown on cybercrime is yielding significant results. Cybercrime cases have dropped notably in 2025, while arrests have surged, sending a strong message to cybercriminals across Haryana.
During the ongoing Budget Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, responding to a question from MLA Aftab Ahmed, CM Nayab Singh Saini said that cybercrime cases fell from 6,054 in 2024 to 5,000 in 2025, a decline of nearly 17%. Cyber fraud cases also dropped sharply, from 9,804 in 2024 to 6,324 in 2025, showing a reduction of about 36%.
“The police administration is working with seriousness and promptness to control cybercrime effectively,” said CM Nayab Singh Saini. “Our separate cybercrime department is now tackling growing digital offences, and the results are clearly visible.”
Arrests Rise Significantly
The Chief Minister highlighted that strict action is being taken against cybercriminals. Arrests rose from 5,156 in 2024 to 8,093 in 2025, marking an increase of roughly 57%. These actions demonstrate Haryana’s commitment to curbing cyber offences and ensuring the safety of online transactions for citizens.
Digital Arrest Prevention Measures
CM Nayab Singh Saini noted that cybercriminals are increasingly using “digital arrest” scams, in which defrauded money is routed through multiple bank accounts. Acting swiftly, the police, in coordination with banks, now ensure that the defrauded amount is immediately frozen. The proportion of frozen amounts increased from 27% in 2024 to 40% in 2025, reflecting the effectiveness of Haryana’s cybercrime response.
Zero FIR System and Nodal Bank Officers
To enhance reporting efficiency, the state has implemented the Zero FIR system, allowing victims to register cybercrime complaints via the 1930 helpline. Complaints are automatically transferred to the concerned police station for prompt action. Additionally, 16 nodal bank officers are deployed in the Cyber Crime Control Room to coordinate with police, ensuring that defrauded funds remain frozen until investigations are complete.
New Cyber Police Stations
Referring to the 2026–27 Budget proposals, CM Nayab Singh Saini announced the establishment of three new cyber police stations in Gohana, Bahadurgarh, and Sonipat to further strengthen Haryana’s cybercrime control infrastructure.
Dual OTP Provision to Protect Elderly Citizens
Addressing concerns about cybercrime affecting elderly citizens, the CM said the government is considering a dual OTP system. For bank-linked transactions, an OTP would be sent to both the elderly person and their child, and the transaction would only complete after entering both OTPs. This move aims to significantly curb cybercrime and digital arrest frauds in the state.
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