Key Points:
- India’s Own Interpol-Style Portal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launches the “Bharatpol” portal, developed by the CBI, to track criminals hiding abroad.
- Real-Time Coordination: Enables state and central police forces to share information instantly and coordinate through Interpol.
- Targeting Global Fugitives: Focus on crimes like terrorism, cyber fraud, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.
- Enhanced Security Measures: Aims to expedite extraditions and strengthen international collaboration.
New Delhi: In a significant step towards enhancing India’s law enforcement capabilities, Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled “Bharatpol,” a state-of-the-art portal developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Tuesday at Bharat Mandapam. Modeled on Interpol, Bharatpol aims to streamline the tracking and extradition of fugitives who have escaped India’s borders after committing serious crimes.
Speaking at the inauguration, Amit Shah emphasized the transformative impact Bharatpol could have on India’s internal security. He stated, “Bharatpol will play a pivotal role in ensuring criminals fleeing abroad face justice. It aligns with our vision of a safer and stronger India.”
How Bharatpol Works
Bharatpol serves as a unified digital platform that allows state police forces, central law enforcement agencies, and CBI to share real-time information and collaborate effectively. It also facilitates direct communication with Interpol for cases requiring international coordination.
The platform is designed to address the growing challenges posed by crimes that transcend national boundaries, including:
- Terrorist activities.
- Financial frauds and cybercrimes.
- Human trafficking and drug smuggling.
- Organized crime and radicalization through online platforms.
Addressing Challenges in Global Policing
Prior to Bharatpol, law enforcement agencies often relied on traditional methods like emails or formal letters to request Interpol’s assistance. These methods were time-consuming and carried risks of leaks. Bharatpol eliminates these inefficiencies by enabling direct and secure communication among all stakeholders.
Improved Collaboration with Interpol
As India’s National Central Bureau (NCB) for Interpol, the CBI can now use Bharatpol to streamline its coordination with other countries. This portal ensures faster information exchange on fugitives, enhances criminal investigations, and strengthens India’s global partnerships in combating cross-border crimes.
Inauguration Ceremony
The launch event, held at Bharat Mandapam, witnessed the presence of high-ranking officials, including the CBI director and police chiefs from all states. During his address, Amit Shah highlighted Bharatpol’s ability to create better coordination among state police forces and central agencies, leading to quicker extraditions and arrests.
Why Bharatpol Matters
Criminals who commit heinous acts like terrorism, cyber fraud, or large-scale financial scams often escape to foreign countries, making their extradition a challenging process. Bharatpol not only simplifies the communication process but also ensures that critical information is shared securely and swiftly, reducing the likelihood of information leaks.
Broader Implications
The launch of Bharatpol underscores India’s commitment to building robust law enforcement mechanisms to tackle global crime. With increasing instances of cybercrimes, online radicalization, and organized crime, this platform represents a significant leap forward in modernizing India’s approach to international policing.
Bharatpol is expected to be a game-changer in the fight against fugitives and will strengthen India’s position in global law enforcement networks.
