GPRS data mining helps cops trace phone thieves Nagpur: Police in rural areas and the city have successfully arrested two accused individuals involved in a series of mobile shop break-ins, aided by advanced GPRS data mining techniques. The operation, conducted by the Local Crime Branch team of Nagpur Rural Police in collaboration with the Cyber Cell, led to the recovery of a significant amount of stolen property and the apprehension of suspects with prior criminal records. The arrested individuals, Nilesh Kadwe, 28, and Pramod Samudre, 31, residents of Samata Nagar, were linked to multiple theft cases across several police stations, including Aroli, Umred, Katol, Kalmeshwar, Saoner, and Hudkeshwar. During the investigation, police scanned approximately 7,000 devices using GPRS data surveillance to track the suspects’ movements and connect them to crime hotspots in rural Nagpur and the city. This technology enabled authorities to monitor online activity and movements of the accused, ultimately leading to their arrest. The operation resulted in the seizure of 21 smartphones, one tablet, 57 keypad mobiles, three defunct mobile phones, cash totaling 8,000 rupees, two mopeds worth 1 lakh rupees, tools for breaking shutters worth 5,450 rupees, three fake bill books valued at 1,200 rupees, and two fake Aadhar cards. The total value of the recovered items amounted to 6 lakh rupees. The accused were handed over to Aroli police station along with the seized materials for further legal proceedings. According to police, the duo operated by breaking into shop shutters to steal mobile phones and receipt books. They used an app to create fake Aadhar cards, which were combined with the stolen receipt books to resell the stolen devices without raising suspicion.#cyber_cell #nagpur_rural_police #local_crime_branch #nilesh_kadwe #pramod_samudre
Police Warn Of Action Over Fuel Misinformation Nagpur: The city police's Cyber Cell has intensified efforts to combat social media misinformation about fuel shortages, which has led to panic buying. DCP (cyber) Lohit Matani urged citizens to avoid sharing unverified information regarding fuel availability or war-related issues, warning that violators will face legal consequences under cyber laws. Over the past week, the cyber patrolling team reviewed more than 420 posts, identifying 90 related to alleged petrol and LPG cylinder shortages. Six posts were flagged, removed, and the respective police stations were alerted. Matani emphasized that legal action will be initiated against those spreading false information. He also highlighted the team's ongoing monitoring of content linked to the war, noting that such posts often exploit global events to incite unnecessary panic. "Our surveillance is continuous. We are keeping a close watch on platforms to curb rumors before they escalate," he said. The police are particularly focused on preventing misinformation that could destabilize public order or create fear among citizens. The crackdown comes amid growing concerns about the spread of unverified claims on social media, which have led to long queues at fuel stations and heightened anxiety. Authorities have stressed the importance of verifying information before sharing it, especially during times of uncertainty. The Cyber Cell's efforts are part of a broader strategy to maintain public trust and ensure that critical resources like fuel are not unnecessarily depleted due to baseless rumors. The police also reiterated their commitment to addressing other forms of online misinformation, including content that could incite communal tensions.#nagpur #social_media #dc_p_cyber_lohit_matani #cyber_cell #fuel_shortage
