Chandigarh, March 22 -- With an aim to combat increasing extortion threats, the Haryana Police on Saturday launched 'Abhedya', a first-of-its-kind mobile-based security application to protect citizens from suspicious calls, threatening messages, stalking, and digital harassment.

Director general of police (DGP) Ajay Singhal at a briefing said the mobile app has been designed as a shield against cyber threats, including internet-based calls, fake numbers, and intimidation attempts by criminals. Singhal said the app identifies and blocks suspicious calls and messages before they reach users. "It monitors international, virtual, and unsaved numbers, automatically rejecting or blocking those flagged as risky. It also deletes suspicious chats...