- Launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
- Aims to enhance real-time information sharing between state police forces and central agencies.
- Facilitates international police cooperation through Interpol to combat transnational crimes.
Purpose of Bharatpol Portal:
- Streamlining International Assistance:
- Expedites criminal investigation requests requiring global cooperation.
- Fugitive Tracking:
- Enables states and Union Territories to send requests for information on fugitives and other criminal matters.
- Combat Transnational Crimes:
- Focus on cybercrime, human trafficking, drug trafficking, and other cross-border crimes.
Key Features:
- Real-Time Information Sharing:
- Reduces reliance on traditional methods like letters or faxes.
- Seamless communication between state, central, and international agencies.
- Integration with Interpol:
- Involves Interpol Liaison Officers (ILOs) and Unit Officers (UOs) for better coordination.
- Efficiency:
- Enhances operational efficiency for field-level police officers.
CBI:
- Established: 1963, evolved from the Special Police Establishment (SPE) set up during World War II (1941).
- Mandate Expansion:
- Initially focused on corruption cases.
- Now includes terrorism, economic fraud, and organized crime.
- Legal Framework:
- Operates under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
- Nodal Agency:
- Recognised as the nodal body for Interpol affairs in India.
Types of Cases Handled by CBI:
- Anti-Corruption Crimes:
- Cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act against public officials.
- Economic Crimes:
- Major financial scams, bank frauds, and cybercrimes.
- Special Crimes:
- Serious crimes like terrorism, human trafficking, and kidnappings.
- Often investigated on requests from state governments or courts.
- Suo Moto Cases:
- Initiated by the CBI in Union Territories or as directed by higher courts.