Over 3,000 students from Delhi University and from schools of nearby areas were educated about cyber safety at an interactive session hosted by the Delhi Police Tuesday.

The motive of this interaction was to create awareness among students about online threats and danger lurking in cyber space. A short film, 'Be Cyber Safe', was also screened, said Nupur Prasad, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North).

Patnaik also released an educative booklet on threats in cyber space called 'Be Cyber Safe'.

Pawan Duggal, a renowned lawyer on cyber laws cautioned the youth from falling into the trap of free services available on internet and stressed on the need to make cyber security an integral part of lifestyle

Anyesh Roy, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime), informed the students on how and where to report the cases.

Roy said children are found to be potential victims of cyber crimes. Creation of fake profiles, obscene profiles, emails, messages over social media, acquiring someone else's identity, cheating someone using internet/smartphones are some common cyber crimes.

Police officials at the event said victims should immediately logout if they face online threats and report the matter to their parents and police.

One can approach police through the Delhi Police or Ministry of Home Affairs online portal. They can also file a complaint at the District Crime Cells, Roy added.

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