Rajasthan Police has taken action against a large number of mobile numbers, online profiles and devices that are suspected of being involved in circulation of child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM). According to police officials, 15,326 mobile numbers, more than 7,800 URLs and profiles, and 100 devices have been blocked as part of the cybercrime crackdown.
The details were shared on 28 September 2026 at a press conference at Rajasthan Police Headquarters in Jaipur. Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime) V.K. Singh said police had received around 25,000 inputs related to such online activities.
Police Analyse Digital Trails
The action was initiated after analysing digital trails connected with suspected online networks. Reports received through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) were also used to identify suspected accounts, mobile numbers and devices.
There are cases registered in different Rajasthan districts like Churu, Nagaur, Alwar, Khairthal-Tijara, Sikar, Hanumangarh and Chittorgarh. The police said repeated offenders are being identified based on information from the tipline reports given by the police.
Secret Online Groups Under Scanner
Rajasthan Police said some networks were allegedly operating through secret or paid groups and channels on platforms such as Telegram and Discord.
And sometimes people have joined these groups with fake identities and exchanged messages via direct messages. Links to files stored on cloud services were also shared, but not directly sent to users, officials said.
Police also said coded words and hashtags were being used on platforms such as Instagram and Facebook to establish contact before conversations allegedly moved to platforms with comparatively less monitoring.
Coordination With Other States
The cybercrime team also coordinates with police forces in other states when digital investigations indicate that suspected individuals may be operating outside Rajasthan.
The investigation highlights the increasing role of digital evidence in cybercrime cases. Police can use online reports, account information, mobile numbers and device-related information to trace suspected networks.
Police Warn Against Downloading or Sharing
Rajasthan Police has appealed to people to stop downloading, storing or sharing child sexual exploitation material. The use of such material and distribution of such material could result in criminal charges and action being taken under the POCSO Act, i.e. under relevant laws such as the POCSO Act and Information Technology Act.
People who come across such material can report it to the police or through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Rajasthan's Home Department lists 1930 as the cybercrime helpline.
The move is part of a larger effort in India to better detect and report online child sexual abuse material. On September 21, 2026, Reuters reported that Google had agreed to report India-related child sexual abuse material directly to Indian authorities, following a similar move by Meta.
