Karnataka Creates First DGP Role Dedicated To Cybersecurity

Karnataka will be the first state in India to create a dedicated Director General of Police (DGP) role for cybersecurity. This position will lead a specialized vertical focused on cyber, economic, and narcotics crimes, streamlining efforts across the state. The move builds on Karnataka’s history in cybercrime prevention, including establishing India’s first cybercrime police station in the 2000s.