Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched BHARATPOL portal developed by central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi.
What is BHARATPOL Portal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched BHARATPOL portal developed by central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi on 07th January 2025 in Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. BHARATPOL portal will significantly facilitate Indian LEAs enabling real-time information sharing for faster access to international police assistance.
The BHARATPOL portal will streamline the processing of all requests for international assistance through INTERPOL, including the issuance of Red Notices and other colour-coded INTERPOL notices.
“The growing footprint of transnational crimes, including cybercrime, financial crimes, online radicalisation, organised crimes, drug trafficking, human trafficking etc, necessitates rapid and real-time international assistance in criminal investigations. To address this challenge, CBI has developed Bharatpol portal, accessible through its official website, which will bring all stakeholders on a common platform,” said an MHA spokesperson.
International Criminal Police Organization
INTERPOL, or the International Criminal Police Organization, is the world’s largest international police organization that facilitates cooperation and crime control:
Headquarters: Lyon, France
Member states: 196
Central Bureau of Investigation
The CBI is the domestic crime investigating agency of India. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. The CBI is headed by a Director, an IPS officer with a rank of Director general of police.
Appointment Committee and Selection committee
The CBI Director is appointed, for not less than a term of two years.
Prime Minister – Chairperson
Leader of Opposition of Lok Sabha
Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court Judge recommended by the Chief Justice – member
Central Bureau of Investigation
Headquarters: New Delhi
Founded: 1 April 1963
Agency executive: Praveen Sood, IPS, Director
Annual budget: ₹946 crore(2023-24 est.)
