CYBER CRIME AWARENESS CAMPAIGN BY DIMAPUR POLICE 2023
Personnel of Dimapur Police conducted an Awareness Campaign on Cyber Crime at Livingstone Foundation International on the 18th of November 2023.
Speaking on the occasion during the introduction of the campaign, the Officer in-Charge of Sub Urban Police Station, Mr. Vikheka Assumi highlighted about the aim of the awareness program which was initiated by the ministry of home affairs to educate all citizens, especially students, about cyber crime, the pros and cons of internet and how it is inevitable. He emphasized on how educated individuals can fall prey to cyber-bullying. He went on to state that education alone does not necessarily shield someone from the emotional and psychological impacts of cyber-bullying and that is where the importance of incorporating human rights into law and order framework is essential for creating a legal system that not only maintains order but also upholds the dignity and rights of individuals.
The Resource Person, UBSI Asano Newmai from the Commissioner of Police’s Office, Dimapur, later took over the program and underscored the issue of influencers’ popularity on social media and how it can contribute to negative impacts by promoting unrealistic standards and fostering a culture of comparison which can lead to issues like low self-esteem, increased materialism, and the spread of misleading information, making social media more of a bane for some users. He also stated that excessive use of cell phones and social networking sites may cause several negative effects like social isolation, privacy concerns, addiction, material comparison and mental health issues.
He concluded his discourse by addressing the issue of cyber-bullying and how it requires a multi-faceted approach involving education, awareness, effective provisions in law, and cooperation between online platforms, authorities, and communities.
Earlier, the Welcome Address on behalf of Livingstone Foundation International was delivered by Mr. Pauly Varghese, the Academic Dean of LFI. The hour long programme, which was led by UBSI Temkhah Konyak as the chairperson, concluded with a question-answer session where the resource person interacted with the students on various issues of cyber crime.
