Amit Shah launches Bharatpol to streamline criminal probes

In a significant move to enhance coordination among law enforcement agencies across India, Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday officially launched Bharatpol. It is a new initiative developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) aimed at streamlining the hunt for criminals and facilitating national and international police assistance.

"'Bharatpol' has been launched here today. Bharatpol will take our country's international investigations to a new era. CBI was the only agency identified to work with the Interpol but with the launch of Bharatpol, every Indian agency and all states' police will easily be able to connect with the Interpol... We will be able to bridge gaps and work efficiently to control crime," the home minister said the launch event held at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam.

The platform will be managed by the CBI, which also serves as India’s National Central Bureau (NCB-New Delhi) for INTERPOL. This central role will enable the CBI to coordinate international police requests, including those related to Red Notices and other INTERPOL alerts.


Key features of the Bharatpol Portal
One of its primary features is real-time information sharing, which ensures that criminal investigations and related activities are handled more efficiently. By providing a unified platform for central, state, and union territory agencies, Bharatpol enables quicker access to critical data, which is vital for tackling crimes that span across multiple jurisdictions.

Another important feature of the platform is its ability to handle international police requests, including those for Red Notices and other INTERPOL alerts.

Additionally, the portal replaces outdated communication methods such as letters, emails, and faxes with faster, more secure digital solutions. The portal facilitates direct and efficient communication between the CBI and INTERPOL Liaison Officers (ILOs), as well as Unit Officers (UOs), ensuring that information reaches the right authorities without unnecessary delays.