Punjab Police will adopt modern AI tools to crack down on gangsters, partnership with IIT Ropar to strengthen crime control

Mohali: Bhagwant Mann government has taken an important step towards implementing Artificial Intelligence based policing system by partnering with Indian Institute of Technology Ropar to further intensify its crackdown on organized crime. The objective of this initiative is to create a structured database of criminals and strengthen campaigns like ‘Gangstran Te War’ and ‘Yudh Nashean Viruddh’ to dismantle the gangster networks operating in Punjab and outside the state.

Mapping of criminal networks using AI toolsUnder this collaboration, the state government in collaboration with IIT Ropar will use AI tools; With this, Punjab Police will be able to effectively map and target the network of criminals. For this project Dr. B.R. An MoU has been signed between Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences and IIT Ropar. Where the Data Intelligence and Technical Support Unit established at AIIMS Mohali will coordinate among various stakeholders to take the project forward.

Features of advanced software being developed by IIT Ropar

Under this partnership, IIT Ropar will develop advanced software; Which will have features like data analytics, voice recognition technology and dashboard-based monitoring. This will make real-time tracking and intelligence-based policing possible, through which action can also be taken against gangster networks operating from foreign countries.

Creation of a comprehensive and integrated offender database

This initiative will enable Punjab Police to create a comprehensive and integrated criminal database, linking both structured and unstructured data. In this, scanned PDF and handwritten records will be digitized and made available on a single platform, so that fragmented information can be accessed immediately.

Technical support for tracking and analysis

Bhagwant Mann Government and IIT Ropar, together, will provide technical support for tracking and analysis; Through this, scattered data can be converted into useful information through AI tools, predictive models and analytical dashboards. This will make the decision making process faster and more effective.

Solving the Challenge of Structured and Unstructured Data

Highlighting the importance of data in modern policing, the state government said that while structured data is easier to analyze; A large portion of police records are in unstructured form, such as handwritten reports and scanned documents. Due to their lack of integration, the investigation process slows down.

This project addresses this challenge by transforming unstructured records and integrating them into an integrated system with existing datasets, significantly increasing the efficiency of investigations.

statement of punjab police officer

A senior Punjab Police officer said, “This collaboration with IIT Ropar will strengthen the AI ​​and machine learning capabilities of the police force. Police personnel will be better equipped to identify crime patterns, which will make the ‘Gangst-War’ campaign more effective and prevent misuse of technology by criminals.”

Aim to stay one step ahead of criminals

The officer further said, “Our aim is to stay one step ahead of criminals and target their networks. Gangsters operate from foreign countries and instigate the youth here to commit crimes. This collaboration will further strengthen the ‘detection and prevention’ of criminals through AI.

“This will help Punjab Police to establish a well-organized database to systematically compile information related to criminals and gangsters and effectively evaluate, interrogate and analyze it with the help of AI-based tools.”

Bridging the gap between structured-unstructured data

The project also aims to bridge the gap between structured and unstructured data sources. Under this, a system is being developed which will include unstructured documents and combine them with existing structured datasets to create an integrated, well-organized database.

Expected benefits of the project

This project will play a vital role in accelerating crime detection, strengthening surveillance of criminal networks and ensuring data-based prompt action, thereby further strengthening public safety in Punjab.