Bharatpol, a Crime Fighting System Launched by Amit Shah

Bharatpol Portal Launched by Amit Shah , Crime Fighting Is Now Easy

Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister of India, on January 7, 2025, unveiled the Bharatpol portal in New Delhi. The portal has been developed by the CBI, and it provides the Indian forces with links to the INTERPOL (international Criminal police organization). It will now be easier for law enforcement agencies to combat crime, thanks to Bharatpol.

What is Bharatpol?

It stands for Broadcast Hub for Assistance and Real Time Action. It assists police and other organizations in coordinating their activities. It assists in the prevention of drug trafficking, illicit human movement, and cybercrime. It links the Indian armed forces with international counterparts for efficient and speedy intervention.

Key Features of Bharatpol

• Unified Platform: It integrates CBI, the Indian state police, and INTERPOL. Such collaboration was previously impossible among agencies.
• Streamlined Requests: All police require is a simple form to seek assistance from 195 nations.
• Fast Information Sharing: The CBI can quickly share crime details with all police forces in India..
• More Effective Use of INTERPOL Notices: Red Corner Notices and other alerts will greatly assist in the speedy identification of criminals in future.
• Provision of Training and Resources: Templates and training are provided to police officers so as to improve their output towards solving cases in every part of the world.

Functions of Bharatpol and How It Assists Such Agencies

• Facilitates the process of investigations.
• Locate and Track fugitives who seek asylum overseas.
• Quickly dispatch Red Corner Notices.
• Optimize collaboration between the central and state police.
• Strengthen mechanisms to tackle cybercrime.

Why Bharatpol Made?

The CBI initiated the development of Bharatpol, with a view of improving crime investigating tools. It aids policemen on intricate cases and enable them to work with international bodies. With the help of Bharatpol, investigations and other tasks are completed much more promptly since technology is employed to accomplish these duties.

Comment of Union Home Minister Amit Shah

As per Amit Shah, Bharatpol is a major progressive step forward. “This is an era of new beginning for India with regards to global scanning of crime,”. Shah added that Bharatpol will assist in quicker delivery of justice to various victims and apprehend criminals as fast as possible.