What is BHARATPOL Portal?

Overview of BHARATPOL

• Developed by: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
• Launch Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• Purpose: Strengthen international investigations and streamline cooperation with INTERPOL’s network of 195 countries.
• Key Modules:
  • Connect: Seamless integration of law enforcement agencies with INTERPOL.
  • INTERPOL Notices: Structured mechanisms for issuing alerts and locating criminals.
  • References: Simplifies international assistance requests.
  • Broadcast: Real-time updates for cooperation across nations.
  • Resources: Document exchange, capacity building, and training modules.

Key Features and Benefits

1. Global Connectivity:
   • Enables cooperation with 195 countries to combat crimes like drug trafficking, arms smuggling, human trafficking, and cybercrime.
   • Provides access to 19 types of INTERPOL databases for advanced crime analysis and prevention.
2. Trial in Absentia:
   • Provisions in the three new criminal laws allow prosecution of fugitives in their absence.
   • Facilitates extradition and ensures fair judicial processes.
3. Real-Time Interface:
   • Enhances communication among investigative agencies for faster and secure data sharing.
   • Allows immediate response to domestic and international law enforcement requests.
4. Efficiency in Investigations:
   • Expedites the issuance of Red Corner Notices and cross-border alerts.
   • Revolutionizes tracking and bringing fugitives to justice globally.

Broader Implications

• Strengthening Law Enforcement:
  • Encourages collaboration among state, central, and Union Territory law enforcement agencies.
  • Supports young officers in data-driven crime prevention strategies.
• Empowering the Judiciary:
  • Improves transparency and efficiency in handling criminal cases.
  • Boosts India’s global standing in combating international crime.
• Technological Advancement:
  • Moves away from traditional communication methods (letters, emails, faxes) to a unified, modernized platform.
  • Enhances capacity-building initiatives at the grassroots level.

Key Statements by Shri Amit Shah

• Described BHARATPOL as a revolutionary initiative to elevate law enforcement to new heights.
• Stressed on the role of CBI in implementing BHARATPOL effectively and providing training to ensure its success.
• Emphasized Amrit Kaal as a golden opportunity for India to achieve its goal of becoming a fully developed nation by 2047.

Significance in Global Crime Control

• Addresses cross-border challenges like terrorism, smuggling, and human trafficking.
• Provides a scientific roadmap for India’s transformation into a global leader in law enforcement.
• Aligns with India’s vision for a transparent and robust justice system under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

This initiative marks a significant step in modernizing India’s criminal justice and international investigative systems.

Reference: PIB