Cybercrime cases drop in Karnataka due to strict policing: Home Minister
Belagavi (Suvarna Vidhana Soudha): Cybercrime cases in Karnataka have declined significantly due to strict measures taken by the Police Department, Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwara informed the Assembly on Tuesday.
Responding to a question raised by BJP member Cement Manju during the Question Hour, the Minister said that 52,000 cybercrime cases were reported in the state over the last four years. In 2023, a total of 22,250 cases were registered, of which 6,159 were detected. The fraud amount stood at around ₹880 crore, and ₹177 crore was recovered.
In 2024, 28,478 cases were reported, involving fraud of ₹2,562 crore, with ₹323 crore recovered. In 2025, 13,000 cases have been registered so far, with fraud amounting to ₹2,038 crore, of which ₹127 crore has been recovered. He noted that cybercrime numbers have come down and the government along with the Police Department is taking measures to curb fraud.
Earlier, BJP member Cement Manju raised concerns over the rise in online gaming-related frauds, stating that youths were falling prey despite preventive actions. He said arrests were not happening as expected and that Karnataka continued to report a high number of cases. He urged the government to take stronger steps, noting that victims lose money even before they can report complaints to the central helpline.
‘Betting on Chief Minister’s post’
Commenting on cyber betting, BJP member Sunil Kumar remarked that while the government’s efforts to curb cyber betting were welcome, a new trend had emerged where bets were being placed on who should become the next Chief Minister. He asked what action the government had taken in this regard.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
