A cyber crime and surveillance team raided a call centre in Kanpur's Jajmau area on Monday evening, questioning 10 employees, including men and women, for several hours. Officials examined computers, documents, and other records at the premises, while the exact reason for the action was not officially disclosed.
The Raid in Jajmau
The action was carried out at a call centre operating from a building near Madina Masjid in the KDA area of Jajmau. A cyber crime and surveillance team reached the premises in the evening and began checking the centre and questioning employees, with the operation continuing late into the night and reportedly lasting for about six hours.
The call centre had reportedly started operating from the second floor of the building around two months earlier.
Ten Employees Questioned Through the Night
Around 10 employees were present at the call centre when the team arrived. Officials stopped them from leaving and questioned them about the functioning of the centre. The employees included both men and women, and investigators continued questioning them for several hours while examining the premises.
People inside the call centre were also prevented from discussing the matter during the operation, and media personnel were not allowed to enter.
Computers and Records Under Examination
Officials examined computers, documents, and other records available inside the call centre. Cyber crime, crime branch, and surveillance personnel continued checking material and questioning employees until late at night. Jajmau police also reached the spot after receiving information about the action, handling security arrangements outside the premises.
Searches at Employees' Homes
After the action at the call centre, Jajmau police also reached the homes of some employees and conducted searches there. Family members of some employees were present outside the premises while officials continued their questioning and examination of records at the main site.
The action remained underway as investigators continued looking into people and material linked to this call centre.
No Official Confirmation of Arrests Yet
No official statement had been issued on the exact allegations being examined or the reason for the raid. Officials had also not confirmed whether anything was seized, whether an FIR had been registered, or whether anyone had actually been arrested. Further details were expected once authorities completed their action and were in a position to release more information.
FAQs
Q1. Why was the call centre in Kanpur's Jajmau area raided?
The exact reason for the raid has not been officially disclosed by authorities as of the time of this report.
Q2. How many employees were questioned during the raid?
Around 10 employees, including men and women, were questioned by the cyber crime and surveillance team for several hours.
Q3. Has anyone been arrested in connection with this raid?
No, officials had not confirmed whether anything was seized, whether an FIR had been registered, or whether anyone had been arrested at the time of this report.