Four digital policing apps (Abhigyan, CrPI, e-prosecution 2.0, e-forensics 2.0) launched to expedite investigation and prosecution

Key facts

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched four digital policing applications: Abhigyan, Criminal Procedure Identification (CrPI), e-prosecution 2.0 and e-forensics 2.0.
• The apps integrate policing, criminal identification, forensic probe and prosecution management into a seamless digital chain of the Integrated Criminal Justice System.
• The Abhigyan app enables field police personnel to search the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), which contains 1.3 crore fingerprints, using their smartphone to identify a suspect.
• National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) and Criminal Procedure Identification (CrPI) identify the offender, while Crime and Criminal Tracking and Network System (CCTNS) and Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) connect and support investigations.
• E-forensics will strengthen evidence and e-prosecution will drive the case towards conviction.