Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah Tuesday launched ‘BHARATPOL’ portal, developed by the CBI. He said it will give a new edge to the country’s investigation agencies by enhancing their global reach to fulfil the Modi government’s vision to build a secure Bharat for all.

Addressing the launching ceremony of Bharatpol, a global interface to curb borderless crimes, Mr Shah said, “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…”

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Mr Shah presented Police Medals to 35 CBI officers/officials, who have been awarded the President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service and Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation.

The initiative will strengthen the country’s law enforcement agencies as the portal will significantly facilitate Indian Law Enforcement Agencies enabling real-time information sharing for faster access to international police assistance.

The CBI, as the National Central Bureau (NCB-New Delhi) for Interpol in India, facilitates international cooperation in criminal matters in collaboration with various agencies across the country, including law enforcement agencies. At the Central, State, and Union Territory levels, this coordination is executed through Interpol Liaison Officers (ILOs), who are further linked to Unit Officers (UO’s) at the level of Superintendents of Police, Commissioners of Police and Branch Heads, within their respective organizations.
Presently, communications among the CBI, ILOs, and UOs primarily relies on letters, emails and faxes.

The growing footprint of transnational crimes including cyber-crime, financial crimes, online radicalisation, organised crimes, drug trafficking and human trafficking, necessitates rapid and real-time international assistance in criminal investigations. To address this challenge, the CBI has developed Bharatpol Portal, accessible through its official website, which will bring all the stakeholders on a common platform.

The Bharatpol portal will streamline the processing of all requests for international assistance through Interpol, including the issuance of Red Notices and other colour-coded Interpol notices.

The platform will become a transformative tool for field-level police officers, enhancing their efficiency in dealing with crimes and security challenges. By facilitating easier and faster access to international assistance, it will strengthen India’s efforts in combating transnational crimes.