Haryana rolls out ‘Abhedya’ app to tackle digital threats

Chandigarh: In a first-of-its-kind move to curb cybercrime and extortion, Haryana Police on Saturday launched the ‘Abhedya' mobile app, a security platform aimed at protecting citizens from suspicious calls, threats, stalking, and digital harassment.Director general of police (DGP) Haryana, Ajay Singhal, who was accompanied by ADGP and commissioner of police (CP) Panchkula, Subash Kabiraj, shared detailed information about the features and functioning of the app.He stated that in changing times, criminals are using internet-based calling, fake numbers, and digital platforms to intimidate and defraud people. In such a scenario, this app will act as a strong protective shield for citizens.The app identifies calls and messages from unknown and suspicious numbers — especially international, virtual, and unsaved numbers — and automatically rejects calls and blocks numbers if found suspicious. The app also deletes suspicious chats, voice messages, notifications, and voice notes from the device, ensuring that users remain free from any mental stress or fear. He expressed pride in stating that this is a completely in-house initiative of Haryana Police, showcasing their technical capability and innovation. He informed that the app was tested by 25 selected users and was found to be fully effective. Further improvements and updates would be made as required in the future, he said.To download the app, interested individuals will have to contact the superintendent of police of their respective district, after which authorised access will be provided. The app will be available on both Android and Apple platforms.Information about ‘Abhedya-2.0', the updated version of the app, was also shared during the press conference. Through this version, not only internet-based fraud calls but also regular calls can be controlled. It includes features to block unknown international calls, suspicious domestic calls (as per user preference), and private or hidden numbers, while allowing calls only from saved and verified numbers.MSID:: 129716793 413 |