Dual OTP system launched in four Haryana districts to shield seniors from cyber fraud

Yashpal Yadav stated that at least 21 businessmen or traders who have received threat calls from foreign countries have been provided with security cover, with further protection to be provided if intelligence indicates imminent targeting.

Haryana Police launched Abhedya, a security application to protect businessmen, traders and prominent figures from extortion rackets operated by foreign gangs. The app runs on Android and iOS, blocks and removes suspicious calls and voice notes, and is not available on the Play Store.

Two OTPs are generated and sent separately to both linked mobile numbers; the transaction will be completed only after both OTPs are authenticated. The system provides a protective pause enabling family members to intervene if fraud is suspected.

HDFC Bank was identified as among the banks implementing the feature; the bank had been part of the pilot project with other banks expected to follow.

The dual OTP-authentication system was launched in Gurugram, Nuh, Faridabad and Palwal to protect senior citizens from cyber crimes; the expansion followed the earlier pilot in Gurugram and Panchkula.

Vipin Gupta stated that the plan was mooted by DGP Ajay Singhal and work on the project began from April 14, 2026. He noted that at least 50 branches in Gurugram and Panchkula were already offering the facility to senior citizens, with backend changes being made to make the security feature viable.

The dual OTP-authentication system was piloted in Gurugram and Panchkula before its expansion to other districts.