The Daskhina Kannada Police have been successful in solving their first ever case of cyber crime in the district.
The father of a Christian institution of Mangalore who was getting offensive and obscene emails had approached the Supdt of Police with a complaint to identify the persons and take legal action against them. On receiving the complaint, the police got the said emails forwarded and by applying the necessary cyber tools zeroed in on the exact computer from which these emails had been sent. Thereupon by screening the persons who had access to this computer that belonged to a multicrore public sector undertaking in Mangalore, the police pinpointed the person who had sent the mails. The said person on thorough questioning admitted that he had actually sent these emails to the father. He also disclosed the names of two other persons who had assisted him in sending these emails. The said persons were also secured by the police. They all admitted that they had done this act out of jealousy and group rivalry to tarnish the image of the father. Later as the three tendered an unconditional apology to the father and gave a written undertaking to the effect that they will not repeat such act in the future, the complainant withdrew his complaint. Accordingly the charges against the culprits have been dropped by the police.
This is the first such case of cyber crime reported to the police in the district. However as there are large number of internet users in the district, the potential for perpetration of such offences in the cyber world is very high. The district Police is being trained in phases to tackle these emerging new kinds of crimes effectively. It is also proposed to setup a “Cyber Cell” in the district police office to exclusively deal with cyber crimes. Already broadband internet connection has been taken for the district police office. Efforts are on to modernize the existing Computer Center and to acquire the requisite cyber tools so that the police get fully equipped in this regard.
Note: Sending of offensive/obscene mails is an offence under the Indian Information Technology Act 2000. If the charges are framed and proved in the court of law; the person is liable for punishment of up to five years of imprisonment and also penalty of Rupees one lakh.
The father of a Christian institution of Mangalore who was getting offensive and obscene emails had approached the Supdt of Police with a complaint to identify the persons and take legal action against them. On receiving the complaint, the police got the said emails forwarded and by applying the necessary cyber tools zeroed in on the exact computer from which these emails had been sent. Thereupon by screening the persons who had access to this computer that belonged to a multicrore public sector undertaking in Mangalore, the police pinpointed the person who had sent the mails. The said person on thorough questioning admitted that he had actually sent these emails to the father. He also disclosed the names of two other persons who had assisted him in sending these emails. The said persons were also secured by the police. They all admitted that they had done this act out of jealousy and group rivalry to tarnish the image of the father. Later as the three tendered an unconditional apology to the father and gave a written undertaking to the effect that they will not repeat such act in the future, the complainant withdrew his complaint. Accordingly the charges against the culprits have been dropped by the police.
This is the first such case of cyber crime reported to the police in the district. However as there are large number of internet users in the district, the potential for perpetration of such offences in the cyber world is very high. The district Police is being trained in phases to tackle these emerging new kinds of crimes effectively. It is also proposed to setup a “Cyber Cell” in the district police office to exclusively deal with cyber crimes. Already broadband internet connection has been taken for the district police office. Efforts are on to modernize the existing Computer Center and to acquire the requisite cyber tools so that the police get fully equipped in this regard.
Note: Sending of offensive/obscene mails is an offence under the Indian Information Technology Act 2000. If the charges are framed and proved in the court of law; the person is liable for punishment of up to five years of imprisonment and also penalty of Rupees one lakh.
