Archive · 18 Nov 2025
UP DGP Krishna Speaks on Cyber Crime, Police Encounters
The new Director General of Police (DGP) in Uttar Pradesh, Rajeev Krishna, has been working on improving policing in the state.
He has prioritized tackling cyber crime and has expanded the cyber police footprint.
The state has seen many police encounters, with criminals killed during these engagements.
The DGP emphasizes that the police follow a policy of minimum use of force and only resorts to gunfire when necessary.
He also encourages citizens to report cyber crimes immediately to increase the chances of recovering lost money.
UP DGP Rajeev Krishna appointed on May 31, 2023
Prioritized 10 areas to improve policing, including zero tolerance for crime and cyber crime prevention
UP has seen over 200 encounters in the last eight years, with criminals killed during police engagement
DGP Krishna emphasizes zero tolerance towards criminals and minimum use of force policy
UP Police has expanded cyber crime footprint and trained personnel to handle cyber crimes effectively
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna
- What
- Speaks about his priorities and police encounters in the state
- When
- In an interview with The Indian Express, five months into his tenure
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To improve policing and tackle crime and cyber crime effectively
- Appointment Date
- May 31, 2023
- Number of Police Encounters (last 8 years)
- Over 200
- Number of Cyber Police Stations (2013 vs 2023)
- 1 vs 75
- Number of Personnel Trained in Cyber Crime (last 3 months)
- 72,161
- Helpline Number for Cyber Crime
- 1930