Sopore Police Hosts Mega Cyber Awareness Drive at Sopore Law College to Combat Digital Crimes

Baramulla : Under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (JK-C4) initiative, Sopore Police conducted a comprehensive Cyber Awareness Programme at Sopore Law College on Wednesday. The outreach targeted emerging cyber threats and reinforced best practices in digital hygiene for over 120 students, research scholars, and faculty members.The session opened with a welcome address by Principal Sheikh Mohammad Ishaq, who commended the Sopore Police specifically Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sopore Mr Iftikhar Talib (JKPS) and Station House Officer (SHO) of Cyber Police Station Sopore, Inspector Imtiyaz Ahmad for spearheading the initiative. Addressing the audience, Principal Sheikh Mohammad Ishaq noted that while rapid digitalization offers unmatched efficiency, it has also magnified risks such as online financial fraud, targeted harassment, and cyberbullying.Delivering the keynote presentation, SHO Cyber Police Station Sopore Inspector Imtiyaz Ahmad provided a detailed operational breakdown of contemporary cybercrimes. His briefing covered phishing tactics, fraudulent investment mechanisms, sextortion, identity theft, and unauthorized account takeovers. Inspector Ahmad emphasized the critical importance of immediate incident reporting during the operational “golden hours” to maximize financial recovery and aid forensic tracking. Urging the audience to act as community ambassadors, he called upon law students to actively disseminate this crucial knowledge within their social and family circles so that the common masses can stay alert and protected against digital fraudsters.Attendees received technical guidance on registering complaints via the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in) and utilizing the national helpline 1930, alongside protocols for engaging local law enforcement. A vibrant interactive session followed, during which SHO Cyber Police Station Sopore Imtiyaz Ahmad addressed numerous queries from curious law students with great clarity and patience, elaborating on practical case studies, legal provisions, and prevention strategies.Institutional leadership including Chairperson Ms. Maryam Bacha, Vice-Chairperson Ms. Tamkinah Naseem Bacha, and Trustee Mr. Javaid Ahmad Bhat received commendation for providing organizational support and campus resources. The event proceedings were moderated by Sheikh Sikandar, a 9th-semester B.A. LL.B student.Logistical and academic coordination was managed by a faculty and administrative committee from Sopore Law College comprising Course Coordinator Faheem Rasheed Shah, Assistant Professor of Law Ummar Rashid, Librarian Dr. Mudasir Ahmad Bhat, Administrative Incharge Akhter Rasool, and Junior Assistant Ms. Aneesa.Affirming the Jammu & Kashmir Police’s commitment to preventive and community policing, officials stated that structured digital literacy drives will continue across regional educational institutions to build a resilient, cyber-aware community.