Sheikh Junaid Mehmood appointed as CEO J&K Cyber Crime Coordination Centre

Srinagar, Jul 17: In an administrative move aimed at bolstering the Jammu and Kashmir Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (JK4C), the Union Territory government on Friday ordered the transfer and posting of several senior police officers. The reshuffle is expected to enhance the specialised wings dealing with rising cyber threats, including online fraud, cyber operations, and crimes against women and children. Sheikh Junaid Mehmood, IPS, who was serving as Inspector General of Police (I/c IGP), has been transferred and posted as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jammu and Kashmir Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (JK4C). This elevation places him at the helm of the specialised centre. Sameer Sharma, IPS, presently Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Armed Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Inspector General (DIG), JK Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (JK4C). Mohd Yaseen Kichloo, IPS, who was serving as Principal, STC Talwara, has been transferred and posted as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Administration Wing, JK Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (JK4C). He has also been given the additional charge of SSP, Cyber Operations Wing, JK4C. Ramnish Gupta, who was serving as SSP, CICE Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Cyber Investigation Wing, JK Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (JK4C).Shwetambri Sharma, SP, who was awaiting orders of posting, has been appointed as Superintendent of Police (SP), Online Crime Against Women and Children (OCWC) Wing, JK Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (JK4C). The Home Department has directed that the salaries of the transferred officers shall continue to be drawn against their existing reserve posts until further orders. All concerned officers have been deemed relieved with immediate effect to enable them to assume their new assignments without delay. This major reshuffle comes at a time when cyber crimes in J&K, like the rest of the country, have witnessed a sharp rise. Cases involving financial frauds, online harassment, sextortion, and crimes targeting women and children have increased significantly, prompting the strengthening of dedicated infrastructure and leadership at JK4C. The appointments bring together experienced IPS and police officers with diverse backgrounds in administration, training, investigation, and specialised operations.

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