Bharatpol Portal

Why in News?

Recently, the Union Home Minister inaugurated the Bharatpol portal on an occasion in New Delhi.

• Bharatpol – It is a broadcast hub for assistance and real-time action against transnational crimes via international police (INTERPOL) cooperation.
• Developed by – Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
• Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Home Affairs.

The CBI, as National Central Bureau for Interpol (NCB-New Delhi) in India, connects all law enforcement agencies in India to law enforcement agencies in 195 other countries through Interpol.

• Aim – To streamline international cooperation for law investigating agencies.

• Importance – Enable cooperation with 195 INTERPOL member countries in combating crimes related with drugs, weapons, human trafficking and other cross-border offenses.
• Introduced trial in absentia in the 3 new criminal laws.

Trial in Absentia refers to conducting a criminal trial without the presence of the accused person in court.

• Access to 19 types of databases from INTERPOL in analyzing crimes, preventing them and apprehending criminals.
• Extends coordination across Central, State and Union Territory levels through INTERPOL Liaison Officers (ILOs).

References

1. The Indian Express| Launch of Bharatpol Portal
2. PIB| Bharatpol Portal