{
  "id": 7840912,
  "title": "APMC Police Turn Ganeshotsav Decoration Into Cyber Safety Campaign, Spread Awareness Against Fraud And Drug Abuse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/apmc-police-turn-ganeshotsav-decoration-into-cyber-safety-campaign",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T17:15:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/apmc-police-turn-ganeshotsav-decoration-into-cyber-safety-campaign-spread-awareness-against-fraud-and-drug-abuse"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Navi Mumbai police have repurposed Ganeshotsav decorations to champion cyber safety and anti-drug abuse campaigns, leveraging the festive setup to educate visitors on vital safety issues. Senior Police Inspector Abasaheb Patil spearheaded this initiative, which sees the Ganesh idol and makhar adorned with themes surrounding cyber security and a drug-free society. This creative approach has garnered citizen interest as the festival unfolds.\n\nPatil emphasized that Ganeshotsav presents an opportunity to engage with residents beyond mere celebrations, aiming to spread awareness about cyber fraud and drug abuse, particularly among the younger population. The cyber safety messages caution against sharing sensitive banking details such as OTPs, PINs, CVVs, passwords, or account information with strangers and advise against clicking on dubious links.\n\nFurthermore, the display urges victims of online fraud to report incidents to relevant authorities promptly. Concurrently, the police have underscored the escalating issue of drug addiction among youth, urging them to resist narcotics and embrace a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Through the message, \"Say no to drugs — choose a healthy life,\" the police have called upon young people to make responsible choices.\n\nThe police have also appealed to citizens to cooperate with law enforcement in thwarting cybercrime and drug abuse. This initiative aims to endow the religious festival with a broader social message, merging the festivities with messages of public safety and community awareness.",
  "summary": "Navi Mumbai: The APMC police have turned their Ganeshotsav decoration into a platform for spreading awareness about cyber fraud, drug abuse and public safety, using the festive display to convey important messages to devotees and citizens visiting the police station. Ganesh Idol And Makhar Designed Around Social Awareness Themes The initiative, conceptualised by APMC police station Senior Police…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}