Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Cybercrime Surges as Major Security Threat in Assam
Cybercrime is becoming a big problem in Assam, India.
Over 18,000 people have been arrested for things like online scams, fake IDs, and other digital crimes since 2014.
The government is trying to stop these crimes by setting up helplines, teaching people how to stay safe online, and improving their technology.
They are also working on other crimes like theft and murder, which are still happening but have decreased in some areas.
The government wants to make sure people are safe both online and offline.
Cybercrime has become one of Assam's fastest-growing security threats, with over 18,315 arrests since 2014.
Common cyber offences include ATM fraud, KYC scams, identity theft, and online financial frauds.
The government has implemented the National Cyber Security Policy and set up a national cybercrime helpline (1930) to combat digital crimes.
Awareness campaigns have been launched to educate students and communities about safe online behavior.
Traditional crimes like theft and murder have shown mixed trends, with theft cases remaining high and murder cases declining.
- Who
- Assam government and law enforcement agencies
- What
- Cybercrime has become a major security threat in Assam, with over 18,315 arrests since 2014
- When
- Since 2014, with recent data up to November 2025
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To address the rising trend of cyber offences and other traditional crimes
- Arrests since 2014
- 18,315
- Common Cybercrimes
- ATM fraud, KYC scams, identity theft, child pornography, fake IDs, online financial frauds
- National Cybercrime Helpline
- 1930
- Theft Cases in 2024
- 7,634
- Murder Cases in 2024
- 926
- Abduction Cases in 2024
- 3,381
- Dowry Cases in 2024
- 94
- Child Marriage Arrests (2014-Nov 2025)
- 7,765
