Union Home Minister launched the BHARATPOL Portal, in New Delhi.
Ministry Involved:
- Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the CBI as the National Central Bureau (NCB) for INTERPOL in India.
Aim:
- To enable real-time information sharing and streamline international police assistance through INTERPOL, addressing challenges posed by transnational crimes.
Features:
- Centralized platform to process INTERPOL requests, including Red Notices and other color-coded notices.
- Accessible via the CBI’s official website for seamless communication among CBI, INTERPOL Liaison Officers (ILOs), and Unit Officers (UOs).
- Enhances efficiency for field-level officers in combating crimes like cybercrime, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and financial fraud.
- Reduces reliance on traditional communication methods like letters, emails, and faxes.
- Facilitates faster access to international police assistance for criminal investigations.
