India’s cyber policing ecosystem received a major boost as 33 outstanding women cyber officers from across the country were honoured for their remarkable contributions to cybercrime investigation, digital forensics, and cyber awareness initiatives.
The recognition celebrates women officers who have played a critical role in tackling online fraud, dismantling cybercrime networks, promoting digital safety, and strengthening India’s cyber policing capabilities.
The honour recognises the growing leadership of women in cybersecurity and law enforcement, particularly at a time when cyber fraud, online scams, sextortion, and digital financial crimes are rising rapidly across the country.
These officers have been involved in investigating cyber fraud networks, managing cybercrime helplines, analysing digital evidence, coordinating with banks and telecom operators, and conducting public awareness campaigns to protect citizens from online threats.
The recognition highlights how women officers across different ranks — from constables to senior police officers and cyber experts — are shaping the future of cyber policing in India.
Full List of 33 Women Cyber Officers Honoured
The following officers were recognised for their exceptional work in cyber policing and digital security:
●Albeena Malik – DSP, Jammu & Kashmir Police
●Anjal Choudhary – Odisha Police (Bhubaneswar Smart City Police Control Room)
●Arti Verma – Sub-Inspector, Cyber Cell Lucknow
●Avni Vira – Constable, Cyber Police Jabalpur
●Bishakha Jain – DCP Cyber, Surat, Gujarat
●C. Shyamala Devi – Superintendent of Police, Trichy
●Chandni Shandilya – Constable, Cyber Police Balaghat
●Dija S – Scientist & Associate Director, C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram
●Divya Vekariya – Constable, Cyber Cell LCB Bhuj, Gujarat
●Hanshul Gupta – Sub-Inspector, Delhi Police
●Harinikaba Solanki – Police Constable, Gujarat Police
●Khushbu Tripathi – Sub-Inspector, Uttar Pradesh Police
●Komal – Constable, National Investigation Agency
●Lakhmi Meghraj – Woman Constable, Cyber Cell Kutch, Gujarat
●Mahima Chaudhary – Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
●Manu Sharma – Head Constable, Himachal Pradesh Police
●Meetu Raina – Inspector, Delhi Police
●Megha Tiwari – Constable, Cyber Police Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
●Monika Devi – Constable, Himachal Pradesh Police
●Neha Bala – Deputy Superintendent of Police, CID Cyber Crime Ranchi
●Neetu – Inspector, Delhi Police
●Pooja Dubey – Constable, Madhya Pradesh Police (Rewa SP Office, SRC Branch)
●Pooja Yadav – Constable, Cyber Cell Prayagraj
●Rashmita Jena – Inspector, Odisha Police
●Riya Tiwari – Sub-Inspector, Cyber Cell Kanpur
●Rita Yadav – Inspector, Uttar Pradesh Police
●Sangeeta Mazumdar – Cyber Crime PS CID Unit, South Andaman
●Seema Sharma – Inspector, Uttar Pradesh Police
●Shipra Singh – Inspector, National Investigation Agency
●Shridevi BV – Additional Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime Goa
●Shweta Sharma – Inspector, Delhi Police
●Uma Varshney – Sub-Inspector, Cyber Cell Agra Commissionerate
●Vandana Chaudhary – Sub-Inspector, Uttarakhand Police
●Yedla Santhi – Constable, Puducherry Police
Women Officers Strengthening India’s Cyber Defence
The honoured officers have contributed across multiple domains including:
• Investigation of financial cyber frauds
• Dark web and organised cybercrime investigations
• Digital forensic analysis and evidence handling
• Operation of cybercrime helplines such as 1930
• Cyber awareness programmes in schools and communities
• Development of cyber forensic tools and investigative frameworks
Many of the officers have also worked closely with banks, telecom companies, and national cyber agencies to track fraud networks and recover stolen funds for victims.
Rising Role of Women in Cyber Policing
The recognition also reflects the increasing role of women officers in India’s cybercrime response system. From leading cyber cells to conducting national-level investigations and awareness campaigns, women officers are emerging as key defenders in the fight against digital crime.
With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated every year, experts believe that stronger participation of women in cyber policing will further strengthen India’s digital security ecosystem.
