Context:
Home minister Amit Shah will launch the Bharatpol portal to streamline the processing of requests by the country’s law enforcement agencies (LEAs) for international assistance, through Interpol, in criminal matters.
Bharatpol Portal: Advancement in Law Enforcement for India
Bharatpol portal was unveiled by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. It is a tool prepared by the CBI to help advance international police cooperation.
- Features
- It will streamline the process of making requests for international assistance in criminal investigation and facilitate information sharing in real-time between the state police and central agencies.
- It will expedite the procedure to get an aid from Interpol, which is a must in dealing with cross-border crimes like cybercrime, human trafficking, and drug trafficking
- Aim
- The portal reduces the need for traditional methods like letter and faxing and boosts coordination between different police forces
