Sitarampur. Under the Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate, Niamatpur Outpost police organized an awareness program on the POCSO Act and cybercrime at Sri Harihar Girls' High School. The program provided information on students' safety measures, prevention of child marriage, and online fraud.
Asansol Women's Police Station In-charge Snehanita Mandal shared information regarding 'good touch-bad touch', sexual harassment, and minor safety. She appealed to the students to immediately report any inappropriate behavior to parents, teachers, or the police. She also warned against child marriage and blackmailing via social media.
Niamatpur Outpost In-charge Utpal Ghoshal advised not to share personal information and OTPs to avoid cybercrime. He stated that the police are continuously taking action against cybercrime. He also mentioned the arrest of more than two dozen cyber criminals from Mochipara in Niamatpur.
Headmistress Rupali Kumari, Sub-Inspector Nibir Banerjee, and Assistant Sub-Inspector Arindam Ghoshal were present at the program. The Headmistress termed such programs crucial for increasing awareness and confidence among female students.
