MP trains 4,000 constables across 8 centres:For the first time, 1,086 cyber warriors trained together to take charge of probe

Amid a rapid rise in cybercrime cases, Madhya Pradesh Police has taken a major step to strengthen its investigative capacity by selecting 1,086 “cyber warriors” from among newly recruited constables. For the first time, recruits graduating from police training centres will be directly deployed in cybercrime investigation roles. These cyber warriors have been selected through a special cyber-focused examination. The initiative was approved by Director General of Police Kailash Makwana following a proposal by Additional Director General (Cyber) A. Sai Manohar. Training underway across 8 police centres Around 4,000 newly recruited constables are currently undergoing training at eight police training centres across the state. Out of them, 1,086 have been selected and are being specially trained as cyber warriors. After completing training, they will be deployed in the state cyber police units, district cyber desks, and police stations, where they will handle digital investigations. They will also be assigned field postings. Comprehensive cybercrime training modules The selected recruits are being trained to tackle various aspects of cybercrime. Key components of the training include: Addressing structural challenges Currently, there is no separate cadre for cyber police in the state. Personnel posted in cyber units often seek transfers to field roles, which impacts the continuity of cybercrime investigations. To address this, the department has introduced a system to train dedicated cyber personnel in batches. Moving beyond traditional training Earlier, police training largely focused on law and order and basic legal provisions under criminal laws. However, this nine-month program also includes specialized cyber investigation training. With basic training scheduled to conclude in May, these cyber warriors will be deployed in the field immediately, significantly boosting the state’s capacity to tackle cybercrime.