BHARATPOL Portal

Why in the news?

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah launched the BHARATPOL portal at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

BHARATPOL Portal:

• This portal has been developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
• It will enable Indian law enforcement agencies to share real-time information.
• This portal will provide quick assistance in investigating international crimes such as cyber crime, financial crime, human trafficking, and drug trafficking.
• This portal will streamline processing of all requests for international assistance through INTERPOL.
• This will enable quick access to international police cooperation.
• This portal will become a transformational tool for field-level police officers.
• It will increase their efficiency in dealing with crimes and security challenges.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):

• It is India's premier investigating agency.
• It investigates organized crime, corruption, and other complex cases.
• This agency works under the Central Government.
• It was established in 1941 as "Special Police Establishment (SPE)".
• In 1963, it was renamed as "Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)".
• It is formed under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
• Its headquarters is located in New Delhi.