No compromise with cyber criminals: CM Bommai
Bengaluru, Dec 11: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said there should be no compromise against cyber criminals even as he gave a clarion call to wage a war on cyber crimes.
"Go after the cyber criminals. Come what may there should be no compromise. We have zero tolerance for them and the time has come to wage a war on cyber crimes," Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said at the launch of 'Cyber Secure Karnataka' campaign.
The programme was organised by Youth Empowerment and Sports Department of Karnataka.
Bommai said the state has introduced the Credit Information Report (CIR) number system, which is the first of its kind in the entire country, wherein an FIR would be registered and bank accounts of the victim and the offenders would be frozen following just a mobile phone communication.
According to him, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also appreciated it and it is being emulated by other states as well.
Referring to use of Dark Web in narcotics supply, child trafficking and illegal arms supply, Bommai said, "All this come through cyber route. Our government started CEN (Cyber, Economic offences, Narcotics) police stations when I was the Home Minister. Our government has declared a war against narcotics."
Stating that only police stations were not enough to tackle the drugs and narcotics menace, Bommai said the fight needs technology, modern equipment and funds.
In this regard, he assured every assistance to enable the government machinery to go after the cyber criminals.
"As the criminals have a wide network, we need to widen the Cyber Security Network," the Chief Minister said and advised officials to seek the cooperation and suggestions from the union government in this regard.
He called upon the youth to use their digital knowledge and gadgets as a weapon. "Use the technology for good cause with social responsibility to better their future."
According to him, there is always an element of vulnerability as far as the users are concerned, for digital security involves coding by human talent.
He told the gathering that cyber crime poses a risk to the security of women as well.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
