08 January 2025

Know ,Facts about BharatPol the real time cooperation with Interpol

Date - 8 Jan 2025 

Know ,Facts about BharatPol the real time cooperation with Interpol 

The Bharatpol portal was launched on January 7, 2025. 
Developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), it aims to strengthen India's law enforcement capabilities by enabling real-time information sharing for quicker international police assistance
The portal allows law enforcement agencies across India to access real-time information, facilitating faster access to international police assistance. 
This is particularly important for tackling transnational crimes such as cyber-crime, financial crimes, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and more

Bharatpol is a broadcast hub designed to help with real-time action against transnational crimes through international police cooperation. 
It enables central and state agencies to connect seamlessly with Interpol, helping speed up investigations.

Here are some more details about the Bharatpol portal:

Bharatpol Allows law enforcement agencies to function as an extension of Interpol’s National Central Bureau (NCB-New Delhi).

Purpose: 
The primary objective of Bharatpol is to facilitate real-time information sharing among Indian law enforcement agencies (LEAs) for quicker access to international police assistance through Interpol.

Functionality: 
Bharatpol allows state police forces, Union Territories, and central agencies to send requests for information on fugitives and other criminal activities to Interpol. 
This significantly speeds up the process compared to traditional methods like letters, emails, and faxes

Impact: 
By streamlining the process of international assistance requests, Bharatpol enhances the efficiency of Indian law enforcement agencies in tackling transnational crimes such as cyber-crime, financial crimes, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and more.

Coordination: 
The portal is designed to improve coordination between the CBI, Interpol Liaison Officers (ILOs), and Unit Officers (UOs) at various levels of the police force.

Simplifies the process of seeking and offering international assistance for investigations across 195 countries.