BHARATPOL is a new online portal developed by CBI for the International Police Cooperation. This network will enable cooperation with 195 countries in combating crimes related with drugs, weapons, human trafficking, and other cross-border offenses.

About BHARATPOL

• Online portal developed for the International Police Cooperation.
• This portal 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.
• Portal developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
  • CBI as National Central Bureau for INTERPOL in India coordinates international police cooperation through INTERPOL.
• India joined INTERPOL in 1949 and has consistently contributed towards operational and organizational success of INTERPOL.
  • In India, since ancient times, there is a clear understanding of ‘Vasudaiva Kutumbakam’ meaning ‘The World is One Family‘.

Key Features

• ‘BHARATPOL’ and the three new criminal laws will serve as a strong mechanism to catch fugitives who flee abroad.
• Through the ‘Trial in Absentia’ provision in the three criminal laws, cases can be conducted in the absence of fugitives and award them sentences.
• Enable cooperation with 195 countries in combating crimes related with drugs, weapons, human trafficking, and other cross-border offenses.
• Have access to 19 types of databases from INTERPOL, which will be helpful in analyzing crimes, preventing them, and apprehending criminals.
• It has real-time interface – that will enable seamless and effective communication among agencies to enhance crime control measures.
• This 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.

5 Key Modules

The Bharatpol has five key modules –

• Connect – Through Connect, all our law enforcement agencies will essentially function as an extension of INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau (NCB-New Delhi).
• INTERPOL Notices – The system will ensure quick, secure, and structured transmission of requests for INTERPOL notices, enabling a scientific mechanism to swiftly locate criminals from India and across the globe, within India.
• References – The INTERPOL References from 195 countries will make it much simpler to seek and provide international assistance for investigations abroad.
• Broadcast – The requests for assistance from 195 countries will now be immediately available through the Broadcast module.
• Resources – The Resources module will facilitate the exchange and management of documents and capacity-building initiatives.

Sources

1. News
2. Bharatpol Gov Site