Technology to Combat Cyber Threats Across Border

• 09 Jan 2025

Why in News? 

Recently, Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir urged police officials to adopt innovative tools to strengthen their capabilities in addressing cross-border cyber threats. 

 Key Points 

• Addressing Disinformation and Modern Security Challenges: 
  • Speaking at the passing-out parade of Probationer Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) at the Police Academy in Udhampur, the Lieutenant Governor stressed the need to counter disinformation campaigns originating from across the border, facilitated by advanced technology. 
  • Highlighting the impact of modern tools like artificial intelligence, he noted that deep fakes and disinformation are significant threats to security. 
  • He urged officers to adopt technological tools for maintaining law and order, staying vigilant, and responding swiftly.  
  • He also emphasized the importance of anticipating and analyzing changes in criminal behavior to stay ahead. 
• Enhancing Coordination and Tackling Emerging Threats: 
  • The LG reaffirmed the commitment to a terror-free and fear-free Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting improved coordination between police and security agencies to dismantle terrorist and separatist networks. 
  • He identified narco-terrorism, weaponization of social media, and disinformation campaigns as major internal security threats, urging officers to lead efforts against drug trafficking, cybercrime, and radicalization using innovative ideas and tools. 
• Strengthening Investigation and Prosecution: 
  • The L-G emphasized the need for robust investigation and prosecution to ensure every crime reaches its logical conclusion. 
  • He urged the police force to focus on neutralizing terrorists and eliminating divisive elements threatening societal harmony. 

 Lieutenant Governor (LG) 

• About: 
  • The LG is the administrator of theUnion Territory, appointed under Article 239 of the Constitution of India (COI). 
  • Under Article 239AA (4) COI, the Lieutenant Governor is required to act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, except in matters where he is required by law to act at his discretion. 
  • The Lieutenant Governor's powers and functions are derived from the Constitution, particularly Article 239AA of COI. 
  • The office of the Lieutenant Governor represents the Union government in the administration. 
• Seats of Lieutenant Governors in India: 
  • Andaman and Nicobar Island 
  • Chandigarh 
  • Ladakh 
  • Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 
  • Puducherry 
  • Lakshadweep 
  • Jammu and Kashmir 
  • Delhi 

Governor	Lieutenant Governor
Governors are appointed for states	Lieutenant Governors are appointed for Union Territories.
Governors have authority over states with more autonomy	Lieutenant Governors oversee Union Territories under more central control.
Governors generally have more ceremonial roles	Lieutenant Governors, especially in Delhi, play a more active administrative role.
Governors act mostly on state cabinet advice	Lieutenant Governors have more extensive discretionary powers.
Governors' roles are defined under Articles 153 to Article 162 of the COI.	Lieutenant Governors roles under Articles 239 to Article 239AA of the COI.