News: The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation launched the bharatpol portal in New Delhi on 7th January 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam.
About Bharatpol Portal
- It is a significant initiative aimed at streamlining the processing of requests for international assistance through INTERPOL.
- It will handle tasks such as the issuance of Red Notices and other colour-coded INTERPOL notices, facilitating more efficient international cooperation in criminal investigations and law enforcement.
- Key Features:
- Improved Efficiency: The portal will provide easier and faster access to international police assistance, strengthening India’s efforts in combating transnational crimes.
- Real-Time Information Sharing: It will enable Indian Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to share real-time information, ensuring quicker access to necessary support from global policing networks.
- Developed by: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which will oversee its operation and integration with international law enforcement systems.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): Key Facts
- Role: The CBI is India’s premier investigative agency, responsible for handling serious crimes and providing leadership in fighting corruption within the police force across the country.
- Establishment: It was established in 1963 following the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
- Non-Statutory Body: The CBI is not a statutory body but was set up by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It derives its power to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
- National Central Bureau (NCB): It acts as the National Central Bureau (NCB-New Delhi) for INTERPOL in India, coordinating international police cooperation and assistance.
