Haryana Police Pilots Double OTP System to Enhance Security for Senior Citizens
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2 SourcesPanchkula, India
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Haryana Police Pilots Double OTP System to Enhance Security for Senior Citizens

Haryana Police, in collaboration with HDFC Bank, has piloted a Double OTP system in Gurugram and Panchkula to enhance security for financial transactions, especially for senior citizens vulnerable to cyber fraud and 'digital arrest' scams. This system requires two OTPs: one sent to the account holder and another to a trusted contact, adding a verification layer to disrupt fraudsters' tactics. Officials from multiple banks and police departments are reviewing the initiative for potential statewide expansion.

Political Bias
5%93%2%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 22 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 5%● Center 93%● Right 2%

The articles present a government-led initiative focused on cybersecurity without partisan framing. Coverage includes official statements from police and bank representatives, emphasizing collaborative efforts to protect vulnerable populations. The narrative is factual and centered on public safety, with no evident political positioning or critique.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The tone across the articles is generally positive, highlighting proactive measures against cyber fraud and the potential benefits of the Double OTP system. While acknowledging the prevalence of scams, the coverage focuses on solutions and cooperation between authorities and banks, conveying a constructive and reassuring sentiment.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
hindustantimesDouble OTP system comes up in Gurugram, PanchkulaCenterPositive
indianexpressDouble OTP system: Haryana Police's new shield against cyber fraud and digital arrestsCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 21 Apr, 12:35 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indianexpress21 Apr, 12:35 pm
    Double OTP system: Haryana Police's new shield against cyber fraud and digital arrests
  2. 2
    hindustantimes22 Apr, 02:28 am
    Double OTP system comes up in Gurugram, Panchkula

Lens Score breakdown

48/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Director General of Police, HaryanaOffice of the Chief MinisterHaryana PoliceADGP (Cyber) Sibash Kabiraj
Corporate
ICICI BankIndusInd BankAxis BankHDFC BankYes BankBank of BarodaUnion Bank of IndiaCanara BankState Bank of IndiaKotak Mahindra Bank
Enforcement
ADGP (cyber)Superintendent of Police (cyber)Haryana Police

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Panchkula, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
22 Apr 2026
Key entities
CybercrimeHaryana PolicePanchkulaGurgaonHDFC BankIndusInd BankKotak Mahindra BankUnion Bank of IndiaAxis BankBank of BarodaYes BankICICI Bank