Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Police Announces Cyber War Room, District CLIC Teams
Police officials announced a new plan to fight online crimes.
A Cyber War Room will bring together police, banks and telephone companies.
They will respond to complaints made through the 1930 cybercrime helpline.
The first 30 minutes after a crime is reported are considered especially important.
During that time, officials may try to freeze bank accounts and stop more money from being lost.
Special cybercrime teams will also be created in all 28 districts.
These teams will include constables with technology-related qualifications.
For the Godavari Pushkarams, police plan to use cameras, drones and artificial intelligence to manage crowds.
The police also said investigations had not found evidence supporting allegations of love jihad in the State.
DGP Harish Kumar Gupta announced a state-level Cyber War Room to respond to cybercrime complaints.
The war room will include investigators, bankers and telecom representatives responding through the 1930 helpline.
Police will prioritize the first 30 minutes after a complaint to freeze victims’ bank accounts and limit losses.
Specialised CLIC teams of 20 technically qualified constables are being formed in all 28 districts.
Artificial intelligence, drones and more than 2,000 continuously recording CCTV cameras will support Godavari Pushkarams security.
- Who
- Director general of police Harish Kumar Gupta, police officials, bankers and telecom representatives.
- What
- Authorities announced a Cyber War Room, district-level CLIC teams and expanded digital and crowd-security measures.
- When
- The announcements were made on Saturday; the Cyber War Room will focus on the first 30 minutes after a cybercrime report.
- Where
- The announcement was made in Rajamahendravaram, with CLIC teams planned for all 28 districts.
- Why
- The measures are intended to curb cybercrime, reduce financial losses and improve security during the Godavari Pushkarams.
Police Findings
Allegation Claims
Allegations of love jihad
Police Findings
Harish Kumar Gupta said police investigations conducted so far had found no evidence substantiating the allegations.
Allegation Claims
Some allegations of love jihad have been raised in the State, although the article does not provide supporting evidence or identify the people making them.
- Cyber War Room
- A state-level unit involving specialist investigators, bankers and telecom representatives.
- Cybercrime helpline
- Complaints will be handled through the 1930 helpline.
- Golden period
- Police will prioritize the first 30 minutes after a cybercrime is reported.
- CLIC teams
- Teams of 20 technically qualified constables will be formed in all 28 districts.
- Digital forensics
- Police will use advanced tools and may work with private laboratories and contracted experts.
- Pushkarams surveillance
- More than 2,000 CCTV cameras will continuously record in Rajamahendravaram.
- Crowd management
- Artificial intelligence and drones will help assess movement and anticipate congestion at bathing ghats.