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Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi Police unveil emblems for Finger Print Bureau and Bomb Disposal Squad
The Delhi Police Thursday unveiled the official emblems of the Finger Print Bureau (FPB) and the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) to honour the two units. According to Delhi Police officers, these emblems will be prominently displayed on official jackets and documents. The unveiling ceremony, held at the Police Headquarters, was led by Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora in the presence of senior officers. According to police officers, both FPB and BDS are the backbone of Delhi Police's forensic and tactical operations. 'They are elite units of Delhi Police and have remained instrumental in solving several crimes and the arrest of criminals, and ensuring public safety,' said Devesh Srivastava, Special Commissioner of Police (Crime). Established in 1983, the Finger Print Bureau operates under the Delhi Police Crime Branch and is instrumental in forensic crime investigations. With a database of over five lakh criminals, the Bureau uses techniques like powder and UV light to match crime scene fingerprints with stored data, said police officials. Officers said modern software systems such as Automated Fingerprint and Palmprint Identification System (AFPIS), National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), and Computerised Remote Identification of Suspects (CRIS) have significantly enhanced the capabilities of the Finger Print Bureau. Since the nationwide launch of NAFIS in 2022 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the system has led to the identification and arrest of numerous offenders through crime scene prints, they added. Equally critical is the Bomb Disposal Squad, founded in 2002, which handles bomb threats, suspicious packages, and explosive devices across Delhi's crowded and sensitive locations. BDS and its counterpart, the Bomb Detection Team (BDT), conduct 24×7 surveillance, sanitise venues for VIP visits, and are equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Trained alongside the National Security Guard (NSG), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and DPA, these teams use vapour detectors, sniffer dogs, and other advanced tools for anti-sabotage checks and rapid response.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Delhi Police unveils emblems for Finger Print Bureau, bomb squad
Delhi Police unveiled emblems for two of its key units, the Finger Print Bureau (FPB) and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), at an event at the police headquarters on Thursday. Officials said that the emblems will start being featured on jackets worn by team members and in official communication as well. Police commissioner Sanjay Arora unveiled the logos and said that they symbolise the 'professionalism and dedication' of these specialised units. Special commissioner of police (crime) Devesh Chandra Srivastava said that the FPB has been a part of the crime branch since 1983, and plays a key role in crime-solving through forensic analysis. 'The FPB currently maintains a database of over five lakh criminals and uses advanced systems like AFPIS, CRIS, and the national-level NAFIS to match chance prints lifted from crime scenes,' he said. 'The BDS, along with the Bomb Detection Team (BDT), was set up in 2002 and remains at the front lines of Delhi's counter-explosive operations. Equipped with state-of-the-art devices and trained in collaboration with NSG, BSF, and CRPF, these teams respond round-the-clock to bomb threats, conduct anti-sabotage checks, and secure high-risk venues,' he said.
Indian Express
08-06-2025
- Indian Express
Fingerprint scanners in districts: Centre's revised procedure for foreigners ID portal
After facing technical issues in uploading biometrics of detected illegal migrants on Foreigners Identification Portal (FIP) of the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), the Centre has revised the procedure for the portal and asked states/UTs to now use fingerprint scanners available in districts under districts police module (DPM) of Immigration Visa Foreigner Registration Tracking system (IVFRT). The MHA in a communication earlier this month said that it has decided to review the tools of DPM and FIP for the deportation of illegal migrants with all stakeholders and found that several states/UTs were facing issues regarding digitization of fingerprints captured on paper and sending it to the NCRB for digitization. An official said that this led to 'certain gaps between data of taking fingerprints on paper by manual scanning as compared to digital record'. The official said, 'It has been decided by the Centre that the infrastructure and equipment of NAFIS will not be used for collecting of biometrics of detected illegal migrants on the FIP portal… Now onwards, the fingerprint scanners available at district under DPM of IVFRT will be used.' To facilitate deportation of illegally staying Rohingyas, the MHA had launched a portal in 2018 to collect biographic and biometric details after giving access to all states/UTs, the communication said. 'The DPM was rolled out in 2023 to enhance the capabilities for identification of overstaying foreigners and later the portal was upgraded into a comprehensive portal — FIP to cover illegal migrants from all countries. It was then decided that for capturing biometrics of illegal migrants in FIP, NAFIS machines provided by the NCRB, will be utilised and that biometric data will be captured in the standardised format for inter-operable use,' the official said. The NCRB three years ago had implemented the NAFIS project, providing equipment to all districts, police commissionerates, state fingerprint bureau, the central fingerprint bureau and central law enforcement agencies to establish a national repository of criminal fingerprints. Also, the fingerprint identification system of all States/UTs has been integrated with NAFIS, creating a national repository of 1.06 crore criminal fingerprint records till October 31 last year. Later, the database of FIP was also added in the NAFIS. After reviewing, it has been decided that fingerprint, scanners, computers and webcams will also be provided to police stations, especially in the identified hotspots, in the holding (detention) centres and also in the Border Out Posts (BOPs) manned by the Border Guarding Forces for collection of biometrics of detected illegal migrants, and uploaded by agencies concerned on the FIP. '…the Ministry of External Affairs will take further action for getting nationality verification of the cases of illegal migrants, referred to them on the FIP Portal by the Foreigners Registration Office (FROs),' an official said. 'The Bureau of Immigration has been made the nodal authority at the Central level through Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRROs) for the FIP and they have to ensure two things: the migration data from the FIP to IVFRT system and data will not be transferred to the NAFIS now onwards,' a senior official said. Mahender Singh Manral is an Assistant Editor with the national bureau of The Indian Express. He is known for his impactful and breaking stories. He covers the Ministry of Home Affairs, Investigative Agencies, National Investigative Agency, Central Bureau of Investigation, Law Enforcement Agencies, Paramilitary Forces, and internal security. Prior to this, Manral had extensively reported on city-based crime stories along with that he also covered the anti-corruption branch of the Delhi government for a decade. He is known for his knack for News and a detailed understanding of stories. He also worked with Mail Today as a senior correspondent for eleven months. He has also worked with The Pioneer for two years where he was exclusively covering crime beat. During his initial days of the career he also worked with The Statesman newspaper in the national capital, where he was entrusted with beats like crime, education, and the Delhi Jal Board. A graduate in Mass Communication, Manral is always in search of stories that impact lives. ... Read More
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Forensic labs power UP's crackdown on organised crime
Lucknow: In a major stride towards justice through scientific precision, the Yogi govt has overhauled its forensic infrastructure. This empowers law enforcement with stronger evidence and enables tougher action against criminals under its zero-tolerance policy. Over the past eight years, Uttar Pradesh set up state-of-the-art forensic labs that were instrumental in securing convictions in over 75,000 cases. These facilities ensured that even hardened criminals and mafia — once acquitted for lack of evidence — now face the full force of the law. Before 2017, the state had only four forensic labs in Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra and Ghaziabad, limiting access to forensic testing across many districts. However, under CM Yogi's leadership, eight new labs have been set up in Jhansi, Kannauj, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Gonda, Aligarh and Moradabad, taking the total number to 12. Further expansion is already underway, with six more labs being rapidly developed in Ayodhya, Bareilly, Banda, Azamgarh, Mirzapur and Saharanpur, aiming to extend scientific support to every region of the state. This forensic boost has had a direct impact on the pace and quality of criminal investigations and prosecutions. Compared to 2022, the year 2023 witnessed a significant increase in the number of cases resolved through forensic labs. Under its zero-tolerance policy towards crime, the Yogi govt also achieved several major milestones and gained national recognition for its efforts. Uttar Pradesh is now connected to a high-speed fingerprint database server under the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS). According to the NCRB in New Delhi, the state now ranks first in the country in fingerprint enrolment. So far, over 4.14 lakh fingerprints were successfully registered. This reflects UP's effective use of technology to gather evidence and build digital criminal records. Investigations are now faster, and crime control has markedly improved. The Yogi govt also strengthened coordination with the Centre for NAFIS operations, enabling real-time fingerprint analysis across districts through a state-level server. New technologies were also adopted to analyse biological samples based on the latest standards like BNS, BNSS, and BSA-2023, improving the validity and reliability of evidence.
The Print
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
India entering new era of justice with scientific evidence and forensic expertise: MoS Home Affairs
The minister said the Government of India is fully committed to establishing modern forensic laboratories in every district. He was addressing the directors of central and state forensic science laboratories and other stakeholders at the valedictory session of the two-day meet here. Chandigarh, May 24 (PTI) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar Saturday said that with the introduction of three new criminal laws, India is entering a new era of justice where scientific evidence and forensic expertise are pivotal to ensuring transparency, speed, and accuracy in investigations. 'Under the recently approved National Forensic Infrastructure Scheme (NAFIS), an amount of Rs 2,254.40 crore will be invested to build and upgrade forensic facilities, train personnel, enhance research, and develop indigenous technology to make India self-reliant in forensic science. 'We aim to ensure mandatory forensic investigation in all crimes involving punishment of more than seven years, and align the criminal justice system with technology-driven evidence collection and analysis,' he said. The two-day national meet concluded at the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) here. The national meet focused on aligning forensic services with the country's newly enacted criminal laws to build a justice system that is fast, transparent, and rooted in scientific evidence, said an official statement. Organised under the theme 'Strengthening Forensic Science Services as per the New Criminal Laws', the event brought together the CFSL and state FSL directors, senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs and experts from law enforcement and academia. The event was attended by the directors of CFSLs and state FSLs from across the country, as well as key officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs and law enforcement agencies. The meet aimed to strengthen the forensic ecosystem to support the implementation of the new criminal laws – the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. The minister said the four pillars of this transformation will be infrastructure development, skilled human resources, technological upgradation (AI, machine learning, national data networks) and standardisation through SOPs and integration with systems like ICGS and CCTNS. In his inaugural address, Dr SK Jain, director and chief forensic scientist, the Directorate of Forensic Science Services (DFSS), Ministry of Home Affairs, emphasised the transformative role of forensic science in the context of the new criminal codes. Director, CFSL Chandigarh, Dr Sukhminder Kaur, emphasised the importance of collaboration and innovation, noting that forensic science is the backbone of modern criminal investigation. Chandigarh has emerged as a national model in implementing the new criminal laws. On December 3, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the three new criminal laws to the nation from Chandigarh. PTI CHS MNK MNK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
