Karnataka to launch AI-powered cyber policing hub

Karnataka to set up ₹400cr AI-driven Cyber Command Centre in Bengaluru with district hubs, aiming faster response, reduced losses, higher convictions

Karnataka is preparing to establish a state-of-the-art Integrated Cyber Command Centre, designed to strengthen its fight against cybercrime with advanced technology and artificial intelligence. The proposed Karnataka Cyber Command Centre (K4C) will be headquartered in Bengaluru, with mini hubs across all districts to ensure state-wide coverage.

The Cyber Command Unit (CCU), created last year, currently oversees cybercrime, cybersecurity, and the Information Disorder Tackling Unit. However, officials admit the unit lacks modern infrastructure and a dedicated headquarters. The new proposal aims to address these gaps by creating specialised wings for technology development, crimes against women and children, and skill-building initiatives.

Estimated at ₹400 crore, the project is expected to roll out within three months. Its design draws inspiration from global institutions such as the FBI’s Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory, INTERPOL’s Global Complex for Innovation, and Singapore’s CSA Labs. The plan also aligns with directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs and recommendations made by Justice M. Nagarprasanna, who stressed that the centre must be more than bureaucratic formality and instead serve as a robust antidote to modern cyber threats.

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The proposal outlines recruitment of domain experts, AI-powered innovation labs, and a 24x7 security and network operations centre. It envisions 176 specialists across 11 verticals, predictive policing systems, and forensic-enabled mini hubs. Integration with national platforms like CERT-In and partnerships with global agencies such as INTERPOL and the FBI will enable cross-border collaboration against crimes including ransomware and cryptocurrency fraud.

By 2030, the centre aims to cut incident response times by 40 percent, reduce cybercrime losses by 30 percent, and boost conviction rates by 50 percent. With real-time coordination across mini hubs, Karnataka hopes to set a benchmark in AI-driven policing and cyber resilience.

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