Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the Bharatpol portal and the three new criminal laws will serve as a strong mechanism to catch fugitives who flee abroad. Launching the Bharatpol portal in New Delhi today, Mr Shah said it will play a significant role in crime control by connecting investigative agencies and the police of all states to the Interpol network of 195 countries. Mr. Shah noted that, for years, criminals committing crimes in India and fleeing to other countries have evaded the reach of Indian laws. He said that with the implementation of modern systems like Bharatpol, such criminals can now be brought within the ambit of justice. He added that the five key modules of Bharatpol, Connect, INTERPOL Notices, References, Broadcast, and Resources will provide a technological platform to support all law enforcement agencies.
The Minister stated that the Bharatpol portal will significantly expedite responses to domestic and international requests for real-time data sharing, including the issuance of Red Corner Notices and other alerts through a global network. Mr Shah highlighted the transformative potential of the new system in addressing crimes such as drug trafficking, arms smuggling, human trafficking, and cross-border terrorism. The BHARATPOL portal was developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
