India, March 24 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed that cybercrime cases in Jammu & Kashmir have witnessed a steady increase over the past three years, with 185 cases reported in 2023.
According to official data presented in the Lok Sabha, J&K recorded 154 cybercrime cases in 2021, which rose to 173 in 2022 and further to 185 in 2023, indicating a gradual upward trend in such offences.
The data, compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), highlights the growing challenge of cyber-related crimes across the Union Territory, amid increasing digital penetration and online activity.
The Ministry further informed that multiple forensic mechanisms have been strengthened at the national level to tackle cybercrimes. At p...