Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammad Javed Patwary has said that the cybercrime unit of the Police Headquarters will be strengthened to more effectively tackle all kinds of cybercrimes, including spreading of rumours on social media.
He said on Monday that the unit would be strengthened in coordination with police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Special Branch (SB) and Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI).
He added that a directive was also issued to form a cybercrime unit in each district police headquarters.
The IGP made the remarks on Monday while briefing the media at the Police Headquarters on the security measures taken for the National Mourning Day, August 15, and ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha set to be celebrated on August 22, reports UNB.
He also said that they have identified the online news portals that spread rumours during the student movement demanding safer roads and total 21 cases were filed in this connection.
"No one will be spared," he said.
