BHARATPOL Portal
Context:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has emphasized the need for better coordination to bring fugitives back to India.
He highlighted the role of INTERPOL notices and new digital platforms like BHARATPOL.
What is BHARATPOL?
BHARATPOL is a digital portal launched on January 7, 2025, by the union Home minister.
It's designed to assist Indian law enforcement agencies in seeking help from foreign law enforcement agencies in criminal matters.
The portal connects the CBI (acts as the National Central Bureau for INTERPOL in India) with all law enforcement authorities across the country on a single platform.
Its key function is to tackle transnational organized crime, terrorism, economic fraud, and trafficking.
About INTERPOL Notices
INTERPOL Notices are international alerts used by police in member countries to share critical crime-related information.
Red Corner Notice:
This is an alert issued for fugitives wanted either for prosecution or to serve a sentence.
The Home Minister has directed that the process of seizing or cancelling a fugitive's passport should begin as soon as a Red Corner Notice is issued against them in order to curtail their international movement.
Blue Corner Notice:
This notice is used to collect additional information about a person’s identity, location, or activities in relation to a criminal investigation.
The Home Minister has called for a special campaign to convert existing Blue Corner Notices into Red Corner Notices to intensify efforts against fugitives.
Yellow Corner Notice: To help locate missing persons, often minors, or to help identify persons who are unable to identify themselves.