The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Interpol to jointly investigate the rapidly growing digital arrest scam. In this scam, cyber criminals impersonate government officials and threaten victims with false criminal charges to extort money. The court said strict action is essential and stressed the need for nationwide awareness to protect citizens from such sophisticated frauds. Authorities will now trace the network behind these operations.

Indore reported 10 cases of minor girls becoming pregnant within two months, yet the health department has no official data available on these incidents. Social organizations called it a serious concern, pointing to gaps in safety, awareness, and reporting systems. They urged authorities to strengthen data management, launch awareness campaigns, and take immediate measures to protect minors from exploitation and unsafe circumstances.