In a significant step to strengthen women’s online safety, Gurugram Police has launched “Digital Saheli,” a dedicated rapid-response cell to assist women facing cybercrimes such as deepfakes, sextortion, and circulation of morphed images on social media.
The initiative was inaugurated by Vikas Kumar Arora at the Women Police Station in Sector 51, and will operate 24×7 to provide immediate support to victims of digital abuse.
Special Cell to Handle Deepfake and Sextortion Cases
The Digital Saheli unit has been created as a specialised response team focusing on cybercrimes targeting women, particularly cases involving:
●Deepfake videos
●Morphed or manipulated images
●Sextortion and online blackmail
●Circulation of objectionable content on social media
Women facing such issues can report incidents through a dedicated helpline number: 9999981002, allowing victims to quickly seek assistance from the police.
Eight-Member Women Police Team to Operate Round the Clock
The cell will be managed by an eight-member team of women police personnel trained to handle cyber harassment complaints sensitively and efficiently.
Officials said the team will coordinate with social media platforms and digital service providers to remove objectionable content as quickly as possible.
In many cases, authorities can initiate content removal within 24 hours, even if the victim is not ready to immediately file a formal FIR.
This approach is expected to encourage victims who may hesitate to approach the police due to fear, stigma, or privacy concerns.
Confidential Reporting and Mental Health Support
Police have assured that the identity of complainants will remain strictly confidential.
Apart from legal support, the initiative will also provide:
●Emotional counselling
●Mental health assistance
●Guidance on digital safety and reporting mechanisms
Women can also access information about the programme and other services through the police chatbot at +91 95999 64777.
Strengthening Women’s Safety in Digital Spaces
Officials said the launch of Digital Saheli reflects the growing concern over cyber exploitation targeting women in the digital era, especially with the rise of AI-generated deepfake content.
Authorities believe the initiative will improve reporting of cyber harassment cases and ensure faster action against offenders, while reassuring victims that help is available.
The programme aims to send a strong message that women facing online abuse are not alone and can seek immediate support from law enforcement.
