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Chandigarh:  Haryana Police’s Abhedya App is steadily gaining public acceptance, with 230 users across the state downloading the application till April 6, 2026, officials said. The app, designed as a preventive cybersecurity tool, is being credited with reducing threatening and extortion calls, particularly those originating from international numbers.

According to police officials, the app blocks and deletes suspicious international voice calls, messages, images, videos, and voice notes 

before they reach users. This has forced criminal networks to shift from foreign-based virtual numbers to local numbers, making it easier for law enforcement agencies to track and apprehend them. Authorities say the initiative has not only improved detection but also enhanced citizens’ overall sense of security.

Director General of Police Ajay Singhal said the app’s success has set a national benchmark, with several states showing interest in adopting similar systems. He noted that the use of international numbers in extortion-related cases has declined significantly. At the same time, instances of fraudsters impersonating gangsters through such calls have also reduced due to real-time blocking.

“The app has received encouraging feedback from across the country. It reflects how technology can be effectively used to strengthen law and order and protect citizens from digital threats,” Singhal said, adding that Haryana Police will continue to leverage innovation in policing.

District-wise data indicates growing acceptance of the app. In Jind and Kaithal, 26 and 22 users, respectively, have downloaded it, reporting a sharp decline in threatening WhatsApp calls and messages. Users said they now feel more secure and free from the fear of intimidation.

In Jhajjar and Panipat, 19 and 14 users, respectively, have installed the app. Residents said the reduction in threat calls has allowed them to focus on their work and businesses without fear. Similar responses have emerged from Bhiwani, where nine users reported relief from unwanted international calls, and from Hansi and Rohtak, where users said the app has not only blocked suspicious communication but also improved awareness about cyber safety.

Additional Director General of Police Sibas Kabiraj explained that the app functions as a mobile-based citizen security system that identifies unknown international and virtual numbers, blocks suspicious communication, and removes potentially harmful content before it reaches the user.

He said the primary objective is to prevent crimes such as extortion, cyber fraud, stalking, and digital harassment at the user level, thereby reducing citizens’ fear and vulnerability. Police officials said the app’s growing adoption reflects increasing public trust in technology-driven policing and its role in tackling evolving cyber threats.