33 Indian Women Cyber Cops Receive Honours for Leading Cyber Crime Fight
India Honors 33 Women Cybercrime Fighters on International Women’s Day
In recognition of their outstanding contributions to strengthening India’s cyber policing ecosystem, 33 women cybercrime officers have been honored by the Centre for Police Technology (CPT) on International Women’s Day. These dedicated professionals have demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in cybercrime investigation, digital security, and cyber awareness initiatives.
The CPT’s Initiative
The CPT’s initiative aims to acknowledge the crucial role women play in combating cybercrime and promoting digital security in India.
The Selection Process
The selection process for the awards involved a rigorous multi-source evaluation framework, considering media reports, social media presence, peer reviews, self-nominations, documented initiatives, and field feedback from officers and senior leadership.
The honored officers will receive a Certificate of Honour from the CPT in recognition of their outstanding service and contribution to cybercrime investigation and digital policing in India.
The Honored Officers
The 33 women cybercrime officers hail from various police departments across the country and have demonstrated remarkable achievements in their respective fields.
- Albeena Malik, DSP, Jammu & Kashmir Police, who led cybercrime investigations and promoted cyber awareness initiatives at citizen and departmental levels.
- Anjali Chhotray, Inspector, Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police, who managed the Integrated Bhubaneswar Smartcity Police Control Room and facilitated procurement of high-end forensic workstations and mobile forensic tools.
- Bishakha Jain, DCP Cyber, Surat, Gujarat, who led cyber fraud investigations focusing on financial trail analysis, cyber intelligence coordination, and mule account monitoring.
- Hanshul Gupta, Sub-Inspector, Delhi Police, who specialized in cybercrime investigation and digital forensics, conducting over 100 awareness programmes and handling inter-state operations.
- Neha Bala, Deputy Superintendent of Police, CID Cyber Crime, Ranchi, who has over seven years of experience in cybercrime investigation, specializing in financial fraud detection, cyber intelligence operations, and dismantling organized cyber fraud networks.
The Impact
The CPT’s recognition of these women cybercrime officers serves as a testament to the critical role they play in securing India’s digital landscape.
By acknowledging their contributions, the CPT aims to inspire more women officers to take leadership roles in tackling the challenges of cybercrime and promoting digital security in India.
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