Context: TheUnion Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation inaugurated the BHARATPOL portal developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Objective:
- To facilitate seamless, real-time communication between central, and state agencies and Interpol, regarding transnational crimes eliminating delays and streamlining coordination.
Key features of Bharatpol Portal
- Unified Platform: Connects the CBI (NCB-New Delhi) with all Indian law enforcement agencies, from SPs to CPs.
- Simplified Request Mechanism: Allows front-line officers to easily request international assistance from 195 Interpol member countries using standardized templates.
- Rapid Information Dissemination: Enables the CBI to quickly share criminal intelligence and inputs from 195 countries with Indian law enforcement agencies.
- Increased Utilization of Interpol Notices: Facilitates the drafting of Red Corner Notices and other Interpol notices for global tracking of crime, criminals, and proceeds.
- Capacity Building and Training: Provides access to relevant documents, templates, and training resources to enhance officers’ ability to conduct investigations abroad and seek foreign assistance.
INTERPOL
- Full name: International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL).
- It is an inter-governmental organization with 196 member countries.
- It is headquartered in Lyon, France.
- It helps police forces worldwide work together to enhance global safety.
- Enables sharing and accessing of crime and criminal data.
- Provides technical and operational support to law enforcement agencies.
- It is often the first point of contact for many countries pursuing an international investigation. It does not actively investigate crimes.
- India joined INTERPOL in 1949 and has contributed to its operational and organizational success.
- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is India’s National Central Bureau (NCB) for Interpol and represents India in the Interpol.
Types Of Notices Issued by INTERPOL
- Notices are issued by the General Secretariat at the request of a member country’s INTERPOL National Central Bureau and are made available for all member countries
