Social media influencers, college students to counter fake news
Hindustan Times Lucknow|December 22, 2024
The Uttar Pradesh police has enlisted social media influencers and college students as "digital warriors" to strengthen its fight against cybercrime and combat fake news, said director general of police, Prashant Kumar, on Saturday.
HT Correspondent

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh police has enlisted social media influencers and college students as "digital warriors" to strengthen its fight against cybercrime and combat fake news, said director general of police, Prashant Kumar, on Saturday.

"The digital warriors will raise awareness about cybercrime, counter misleading news, train ordinary citizens as cyber trainers, and publicise the commendable work and campaigns of the police," said the DGP and added, "Currently, about 10 lakh people are connected as digital volunteers, and around 2 lakh policemen are linked through community groups".

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