Amit Shah launches CBI-developed BHARATPOL portal linking police to INTERPOL
BHARATPOL connects central agencies and State police with INTERPOL's network of 195 countries.
Summary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the BHARATPOL portal, developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 7 January 2025. BHARATPOL lets every Indian investigative agency and police force connect with INTERPOL's network of 195 countries and gives access to 19 types of INTERPOL databases. The portal has five modules â Connect, INTERPOL Notices, References, Broadcast and Resources. Amit Shah also presented police medals to 35 CBI officers and said BHARATPOL, along with the 'Trial in Absentia' provision in the three new criminal laws, would help bring fugitives to justice.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 7 January 2025, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Developed by
- CBI
- Reach
- INTERPOL network of 195 countries; 19 types of INTERPOL databases
- Five modules
- Connect, INTERPOL Notices, References, Broadcast, Resources
- Medals
- 35 CBI officers honoured
- Linked reform
- 'Trial in Absentia' in three new criminal laws
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which agency developed the BHARATPOL portal launched by Amit Shah on 7 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A â Central Bureau of Investigation
PIB (MHA): the BHARATPOL portal was developed by the CBI.
BHARATPOL connects Indian agencies with INTERPOL's network of how many countries?
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Correct answer: B â 195
PIB (MHA): BHARATPOL connects investigative agencies and State police to the INTERPOL network of 195 countries.
Consider the following statements about BHARATPOL: 1. It was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. 2. It gives access to 19 types of INTERPOL databases. 3. Its five modules include Connect, INTERPOL Notices, References, Broadcast and Resources. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C â 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MHA): all three are stated in the release.