Be vigilant against online predators, SP tells RIMS students
Superintendent of Police Nachiket Vishwanath Shelke warned RIMS students about the dangers of sharing personal information on social media. He emphasized the importance of digital awareness to combat online harassment and cybercrime. The police have made significant strides in addressing crimes against women and children in the district.
- ▪Superintendent Shelke cautioned against sharing excessive personal information on social media.
- ▪He highlighted the growing threat of cybercrime and urged vigilance against online predators.
- ▪The district police registered 44 cases against crimes involving women and children over the last two years.
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Superintendent of Police Nachiket Vishwanath Shelke on Friday cautioned women against sharing excessive personal information on social media platforms, warning that such disclosures could expose them to various forms of online harassment and exploitation.Addressing girl students of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here as part of the ‘Operation Dandayan’ awareness programme on the safety of women and children, Mr. Shelke highlighted the growing threat of cybercrime and urged women and children to remain vigilant against online predators and stalkers.While social media has emerged as a powerful source of information and communication, it has also created new avenues for crime and misuse, he said.
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