Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, launched the BHARATPOL portal in the national capital on Tuesday, a significant initiative aimed at revolutionizing India’s international investigations. Shah emphasized that the portal will pave the way for Indian agencies to collaborate more effectively with Interpol and enhance their capabilities in tackling global crimes.
Speaking at the launch event, Shah highlighted that while the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had previously been the sole agency to work with Interpol, the new BHARATPOL portal would allow all Indian law enforcement agencies and state police forces to seamlessly connect with Interpol. This integration, he said, would help bring India’s international investigations into a new era.
The BHARATPOL portal is designed to streamline the process of requesting international assistance through Interpol, including the issuance of Red Notices and other Interpol notices. This will greatly enhance the country’s ability to locate criminals, track international fugitives, and receive critical information from across the globe.
Shah stressed that BHARATPOL will not only simplify communication with Interpol but will also provide Indian agencies with the tools to study and analyze various global crime trends. This, he said, would help Indian law enforcement anticipate and prevent crimes before they occur within the country.
“One of the key benefits of BHARATPOL is that it will enable us to study crime data and create frameworks to prevent crimes from occurring in India,” Shah said. “Additionally, the portal will help locate international criminals hiding in India and ensure that we can swiftly respond to global crime threats.”
The Home Minister further explained that the platform would enhance the exchange of criminal data and provide valuable insights, facilitating the detection and apprehension of criminals both within and outside India. With support from Interpol’s 195 member countries, BHARATPOL will streamline the process of seeking and providing international assistance for investigations, thereby improving the efficiency of global crime-fighting efforts.
During the event, Amit Shah also honored 35 CBI officers and officials with prestigious awards, including the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and the Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation. The awards recognize their exceptional contributions to law enforcement and investigation excellence.
(With ANI inputs)
