LUCKNOW, Oct. 17 -- Director general of police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna has highlighted the need for digital literacy and awareness and said that cybercrimes often occur due to greed, negligence, or lack of information.

Inaugurating a regional-level cyber awareness and training workshop in Saharanpur via video-conferencing on Friday, the DGP emphasised the importance of cybercrime prevention, citing a significant increase in economic losses due to such crimes. He stated that the state police have made cybercrime a top priority and have been providing training to personnel to tackle these crimes effectively.

The workshop is part of the state's efforts to create a safer online environment and promote digital literacy among citizens.

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