Assam has recorded a major success in its fight against cybercrime, marking an 81.2% decline in reported cases between 2021 and 2023. The achievement has been described by state officials as a “digital reset” in Assam’s journey toward a safer online environment.
According to official data, cybercrime cases in the state have dropped from 4,846 in 2021 to just 909 in 2023 — one of the sharpest declines seen across India in recent years. The fall reflects the impact of several coordinated measures taken by the Assam Police, supported by state government initiatives aimed at strengthening digital safety and public awareness.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, sharing the data on social media platform X, wrote, “Assam just hit the CTRL + ALT + DELETE on cyber crime. From 4,846 cases in 2021 to just 909 in 2023 — an 81.2% drop! We’re not just clicking links; we’re clicking safe!” His post drew widespread appreciation online, with many users praising the government’s focused approach to tackling online frauds and scams. 
Officials said the sharp decline was made possible through a combination of better investigation systems, digital literacy campaigns, and stronger cooperation between law enforcement agencies and financial institutions. The Assam Police Cyber Crime Wing, working in close coordination with district units, launched awareness drives in both urban and rural areas to help citizens identify and report suspicious online activity.
The establishment of the Cyber Forensic Lab in Guwahati has also been a key factor in this progress. The lab helps investigators track digital footprints in real time, recover data, and ensure faster detection of cyber offenders. A senior police official noted that the lab’s advanced tools and timely response mechanisms have made arrests more effective and helped deter repeat offenders.
The government’s efforts to educate citizens on safe online behaviour have further reinforced this success. Regular outreach programmes, especially in schools and colleges, have focused on explaining the risks of sharing personal information online and how to identify phishing or fraudulent links. “We’re not just clicking links anymore — we’re clicking safe,” a senior police officer said, underscoring how public participation has strengthened Assam’s digital security network.
Chief Minister Sarma has credited the people of Assam, the state police, and the cyber security team for turning technology into a “shield instead of a threat.” He stressed that the fight against cybercrime is continuous and that awareness must remain high as technology evolves.
