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Venkatesh Iyer Joins Indore Police's Cyber Vigilance Campaign

Indian cricketer Venkatesh Iyer joins Safe Click 2.0, urges citizens to stay alert against cyber fraud.

Farida Sheikh
Farida Sheikh
International Affairs Writer · Tue, 07 July 2026 at 02:35 pm
Venkatesh Iyer Joins Indore Police's Cyber Vigilance Campaign

Indian cricketer Venkatesh Iyer has joined the Indore Police's Safe Click 2.0 campaign, which aims to create awareness about cybercrime and promote digital safety among citizens. The campaign, launched by the Madhya Pradesh Police, will run from June 24 to July 8, 2026, and will cover 10 divisions, 55 districts, and over 50,000 villages in the state.

The campaign focuses on creating awareness, promoting vigilance, and encouraging public participation as the first line of defence against cybercrime. Venkatesh Iyer, who has joined the campaign, has urged citizens to stay alert against cyber fraud and to report any suspicious activity immediately. The campaign will also cover major threats such as digital arrest scams, OTP fraud, deepfakes, fake investment schemes, phishing links, ransomware, fake profiles, and online shopping fraud.

The Indore Police has also launched a cyber help desk at the Vijay Nagar police station to provide assistance to citizens who have fallen victim to cybercrime. The police have also appealed to the public to report complaints promptly, so that they can take effective action to secure the return of their funds. The police and banks can promptly freeze or block the criminals' accounts and mobile numbers if a complaint is received promptly.

The campaign also includes additional measures such as e-Zero FIR for cyber fraud cases up to ₹1 lakh and statewide awareness campaigns through schools, Panchayats, banks, and public institutions. The National Cyber ​​Crime Helpline 1930 and the National Cyber ​​Crime Reporting Portal can be used to report cybercrime.

A crucial coordination meeting was held on July 3, 2026, at the meeting hall near Regal Square, which was attended by the Crime Branch nodal team and officials from various banks. The meeting emphasized the timely provision of necessary information by banks during cybercrime investigations and discussed ways to enhance the active role of banks on the NCRP portal.

The Indore Police's Safe Click 2.0 campaign is an important initiative to create awareness about cybercrime and to promote digital safety among citizens. With the help of celebrities like Venkatesh Iyer, the campaign aims to reach a wider audience and to encourage citizens to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from cybercrime.

The campaign has also been extended to Indore Rural, where awareness drives are being conducted to educate people about the dangers of cybercrime and the importance of digital safety. The police are working closely with banks and other stakeholders to ensure that citizens are aware of the risks and take necessary precautions to protect themselves.

Overall, the Safe Click 2.0 campaign is an important initiative to promote digital safety and to create awareness about cybercrime. With the help of celebrities and awareness drives, the campaign aims to reach a wider audience and to encourage citizens to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from cybercrime.

The campaign will continue to run until July 8, 2026, and citizens are urged to participate and to report any suspicious activity immediately. By working together, we can create a safer digital environment and protect ourselves from the dangers of cybercrime.

In conclusion, the Safe Click 2.0 campaign is a crucial initiative to promote digital safety and to create awareness about cybercrime. With the help of celebrities like Venkatesh Iyer and awareness drives, the campaign aims to reach a wider audience and to encourage citizens to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from cybercrime. Citizens are urged to participate and to report any suspicious activity immediately, so that we can create a safer digital environment and protect ourselves from the dangers of cybercrime.

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