Amit Shah to Launch CBI’s BHARATPOL Portal

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, will launch the BHARATPOL portal developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on January 7, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The portal aims to facilitate real-time international police assistance and enhance India’s efforts to combat transnational crimes. Developed by the CBI, which acts as the National Central Bureau (NCB) for INTERPOL in India, the portal will improve communication between law enforcement agencies (LEAs) across India and INTERPOL.

The launch is part of the central government’s initiatives to strengthen law enforcement agencies under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shri Amit Shah will also present Police Medals to 35 CBI officers/officials during the event.

Key Points

Event Details

• Occasion: Launch of BHARATPOL Portal
• Date: January 7, 2025
• Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
• Launched By: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah

About BHARATPOL Portal

• Developed by: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
• Purpose: To facilitate real-time international police assistance for Indian law enforcement agencies (LEAs) through INTERPOL.
• Access: Available through the CBI’s official website.

Key Objectives of BHARATPOL

Streamline Communication

• Enable faster communication between CBI, INTERPOL Liaison Officers (ILOs), and Unit Officers (UOs).
• Replace traditional communication modes like letters, emails, and faxes.

Real Time Assistance

• Facilitate quicker issuance of INTERPOL Red Notices and other colour-coded notices.
• Assist in dealing with transnational crimes.

Focus Areas of Crime

• Cybercrime
• Financial crimes
• Online radicalization
• Organized crimes
• Drug trafficking
• Human trafficking

CBI’s Role as National Central Bureau (NCB)

• CBI serves as the NCB for INTERPOL in India.
• Coordinates international cooperation in criminal matters with law enforcement agencies at Central, State, and UT levels.
• Communication is done through INTERPOL Liaison Officers (ILOs) and Unit Officers (UOs) at the field level.

Benefits of BHARATPOL Portal

• Brings all stakeholders on a common platform for faster and smoother international assistance.
• Enhances efficiency of police officers at the field level.
• Helps in streamlining requests for international cooperation, including criminal investigations and issuing INTERPOL notices.

Medal Presentation by Amit Shah

• Shri Amit Shah will present Police Medals to 35 CBI officers/officials.
• President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service.
• Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation.

Dignitaries Present At Event

• Senior officers from,
• Ministry of Home Affairs
• Ministry of External Affairs
• DoPT (Department of Personnel and Training)
• Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
• Central Police Organisations