Retired Soldier Declared 'Terrorist' in Cyber Scam; Police Save Honor, Rs 2 Lakh in Kapkot

• Retired soldier Kalyan Ram, 62, from Kapkot, fell victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud.
• Fraudsters impersonated J&K ATS, falsely accused him of funding Pulwama terrorists, and threatened arrest.
• He was held in a "digital arrest" via video call for 5 hours, leading to attempts to transfer Rs 2 lakh from his account.
• Vigilant neighbors alerted Kapkot police, who promptly intervened, stopping the fraud and rescuing the distraught soldier.
• SP Chandrashekhar Ghodke warned against cybercriminals using fear tactics like "terrorism" and urged public to use 1930 helpline.

Why It Matters: Cybercriminals exploit fear; public vigilance and police promptness crucial against digital scams.