IIT Kharagpur has set up a new ‘Vishwas’ cell on Wednesday to help students deal with cyberbullying, sextortion and the misuse of private photos and videos. The initiative comes as the university sees a rise in such incidents and wants to give students a safe channel to seek help before fear, shame or blackmail turns into a crisis.
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IIT Kharagpur launches helpline to address cyberbullying
IIT Kharagpur has introduced the ‘Vishwas’ cell on Wednesday to provide students with a support line against cyberbullying, sextortion and misuse of private photos and videos. The move follows a rise in such incidents and aims to help students before fear, shame or blackmail escalates into a crisis.
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IIT Kharagpur launches helpline to address cyberbullyingPhoto via Times of India — Kolkata
