India, March 8 -- The Maharashtra Cyber Cell, in collaboration with Brush of Hope, an NGO, launched a 24/7 helpline number, 022-6536 6666, to curb cybercrimes.

The purpose of this is to attend maximum cybercrimes cases across the state and provide immediate required help to the people affected by the digital frauds and online harassment.

Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and Additional Director General of Maharashtra Cyber Cell Yashasvi Yadav announced the helpline number in special event on Friday organised in the World Trade Center, Mumbai. Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar and actress Jacqueline Fernandez were present on the occasion.

A special campaign will be launched soon to make increase awareness about the helpline number so v...