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Hans India
5 days ago
- Hans India
ICJS 2.0 launched for speedy delivery of criminal justice
Vijayawada: State police department launched the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0, a transformative initiative with a budget of Rs 88.03 crore, on Saturday. This project aims to modernise the criminal justice system by deploying advanced hardware and infrastructure across its core pillars: police, prisons, prosecution, forensics, and courts. ICJS 2.0 facilitates seamless, paperless data exchange and technological integration to ensure swift and transparent justice delivery. DGP Harish Kumar Gupta inaugurated the initiative, which includes the procurement of critical equipment such as 4,575 All-in-One PCs, 1,259 webcams, 520 high-end laptops, 1,483 multifunction printers, 2,264 mobile data terminals, 5,510 integrated security solutions, 6,792 SD scanners, 1,051 QR code readers and printers, 1,109 fingerprint enumeration devices, and 208 biometric attendance devices. These resources are distributed strategically: four desktops per police station, two per court complex, five for the State Forensic Lab, three per Regional Forensic Lab, and additional units for prisons and prosecution offices. Webcams support video conferencing and evidence recording, while laptops equip public prosecutors, assistant public prosecutors, and field officers. Biometric devices enhance security and transparency in district and central jails. All equipment comes with a three-year onsite warranty and dedicated OEM support at district headquarters for operational reliability. ICJS 2.0 introduces a unified digital ecosystem to streamline criminal justice processes, leveraging advanced technology for efficiency and security. Rugged mobile data terminals enable investigative teams to use tools like eSakshya for recording witness statements and eSummons for delivering summons and warrants, integrated with CCTNS, ICJS, and court platforms. Next-generation security measures in prisons include end-to-end protection with continuous trust verification, centralized monitoring, agile cloud policy management, and real-time AI-based threat detection to safeguard endpoints and sensitive data. The launch of ICJS 2.0 positions Andhra Pradesh as a leader in India's digital justice transformation. By securing high-quality equipment at competitive prices and deploying innovative solutions across all pillars, the state sets new benchmarks for transparency, security, and efficiency in the criminal justice system, fostering stronger inter-pillar collaboration and faster justice delivery for its citizens.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
AP police launch interoperable criminal justice system 2.0
Vijayawada: In a step towards modernizing the criminal justice system, Andhra Pradesh police has formally launched the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0 — a nationwide digital initiative approved by the ministry of home affairs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With an outlay of Rs 88.03 crore, the state has begun deploying high-end hardware and digital infrastructure across all five core components of the justice delivery system — police, prisons, prosecution, forensics, and courts. Director general of police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta said that the initiative is aimed at creating a paperless, seamlessly integrated, and technology-driven ecosystem to enhance transparency, coordination, and efficiency across departments handling criminal cases. By investing in advanced equipment and cybersecurity systems, the state is expected to accelerate investigation and trial processes, improve evidence management, and ensure secure data exchange among institutions. "AP police department has also set a benchmark in cost-effective procurement by acquiring best-in-class devices at the most competitive prices nationally — saving substantial public funds. As part of the rollout, the state has procured 4,575 all-in-one desktops for police stations, court complexes, forensic labs, prisons, and prosecution offices, along with 1,259 webcams to enable video conferencing and digital evidence recording," the DGP added. To strengthen field-level operations and digital documentation, 520 high-end laptops have been distributed to public prosecutors and other key personnel, while 2,264 rugged mobile data terminals (MDTs) are being provided to crime scene responders for real-time documentation. In addition, 1,483 multifunction printers, 6,792 SD scanners, and 1,051 QR code-based readers and printers have been deployed for high-volume document handling and efficient evidence tracking, he said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The state has also installed 1,109 fingerprint enumeration devices across police stations for accurate biometric identification and introduced 208 biometric attendance systems in central and district jails to enhance prison security and transparency. All equipment comes with a three-year onsite warranty and dedicated OEM support stationed at every district headquarters, ensuring smooth maintenance and operational continuity. Among the most impactful features of ICJS 2.0 is the integration of MDTs with key applications like eSakshya and eSummons, which allow investigators to record witness statements and serve legal documents digitally. The system is also fully integrated with the crime and criminal tracking network & systems (CCTNS) and MedLEaPR (Medical Legal Examination and Postmortem Reporting), improving collaboration between police, forensic teams, and medical authorities. A QR-code based chain-of-custody mechanism has been introduced to digitally track the movement of evidence, while a next-generation security framework has been embedded across all edge devices. The system enables centralized monitoring, AI-powered threat detection, and real-time trust verification to safeguard sensitive data. "With ICJS 2.0, AP emerges as one of the leading states in adopting digital transformation in criminal justice. By setting high procurement standards and integrating advanced technologies across sectors, the state is redefining justice delivery, reducing delays, and reinforcing public trust in the system," the DGP said. He further added that the initiative reflects the state's commitment to fast, secure, and transparent justice, while promoting inter-agency collaboration and modern governance.
Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Indian Express
‘Monthly checks by SHOs, training sessions': Delhi top cop's guidelines to police stations to trace wanted criminals
Regularly updating data by using e-court portals, monthly checks by station house officers (SHOs), ensuring adherence to search protocol and arranging training sessions are among the guidelines that have been sent by Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora to all police stations in a bid to increase overall efficacy in tracing and nabbing wanted criminals, parole jumpers, and proclaimed offenders in the Capital. A total of 1,059 proclaimed offenders have been arrested by the Delhi Police till May 31, as per the official data. The Crime Branch of the Delhi Police traced wanted criminals, parole jumpers, and proclaimed offenders in the last six months by scanning data available on the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) and e-prison portals, underlined a recent circular. The latest set of guidelines aims to ensure that these wanted criminals can be traced by local police stations too, and not just the Crime Branch, said officials. As per the guidelines, officers have been told to utilise the e-court portal to obtain the updated orders regarding the criminals. On the search protocol, the officers concerned have been told to search particulars of such criminals on the ICJS portals (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems, e-court, and e-prosecution) and match the data with police station records to ensure accuracy. In the latest directions, SHOs have been told to ensure monthly checks pertaining to their jurisdiction on the e-Prison and ICJS portals. 'Every SHO must issue a certificate to the District Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), confirming the completion of the monthly check, in the first week of the next month, positively. Similarly, all SHOs and inspectors shall share reconciled data of parole jumpers, proclaimed offenders, and wanted criminals with the CRO/Crime Branch every month through the District DCP concerned,' the circular dated June 30, signed by the Delhi Police Commissioner, stated. The police stations that have not created user IDs for the e-Prison and ICJS portals must do the needful, it added. Apart from this, the circular underlined, regular briefings and sensitisation must be done of all officers, IOs, and subordinate staff on updating and uploading details of wanted criminals, furlough jumpers on the Proclaimed Offenders Monitoring System (POMS) portal of CCTNS/ICJS through the National Informatics Centre (NIC). The circular also highlighted the importance of the training sessions. 'Crime division shall organise regular training sessions for officers, investigating officers (IOs), and subordinate staff on maximising the use of e-prison and ICJS portals with the assistance of CCTNS & Crime Records Office (CRO),' it read. Sakshi Chand is working as an Assistant Editor with the Indian Express. She has over a decade of experience in covering crime, prisons, traffic and human interest stories. She has also covered the communal clashes in Kasganj, Aligarh, Trilokpuri riots as well as the North-East Delhi riots. Apart from being a journalist, she is also a National level basketball player and a coach. Before joining the Indian Express, she was working for The Times of India. ... Read More
India.com
07-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Praveen Sood Gets 1-Year Extension As CBI Chief Amid Stalemate Over Successor
The tenure of CBI Director Praveen Sood is extended for a period of one year beyond 24.05.2025. Sood, who took over as the CBI director on May 25, 2023, for a two-year term, is a 1986-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Karnataka cadre. The tenure of CBI Director Praveen Soon extended for a period of one year beyond 24.05.2025. — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2025 The decision to extend his tenure came days after a meeting of the selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The panel comprised Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday, according to media reports. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), based on the recommendations of the selection committee, approved Sood's extension for a period of one year beyond May 24. Earlier, Sood was working as Karnataka's director general of police (DGP). Later, he was named as the director of the CBI. Born in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district in 1964, Sood joined the IPS at the age of 22 years after completing his civil engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He also holds a post-graduation degree from the Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru, and the Maxwell School of Governance, Syracuse University, in New York. Sood, known for his hands-on approach, had supervised investigations of high-profile cases involving high-net-worth individuals and matters having interstate and international ramifications. The tech-savvy officer had worked for the strengthening of the CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems) and the ICJS (Interoperable Criminal Justice System) in Karnataka along with the judiciary.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Centre extends Praveen Sood's term as CBI Director by one year
NEW DELHI: The Centre extended the tenure of CBI Director Praveen Sood for another year on Wednesday, following a decision made in a meeting of the selection committee on took over as CBI Director on May 25, 2023, for a two-year term and is now set to continue in the role beyond May 24, 2025, following an extension was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) based on the recommendations of the selection committee, which was headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Other members of the committee included Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Sood was serving as the Director General of Police (DGP) in Karnataka before being appointed as CBI Director. He is also a 1986-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Karnataka was born in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district in 1964. He joined the IPS at the age of 22 after completing his civil engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He also holds postgraduate degrees from the Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru, and the Maxwell School of Governance, Syracuse University in New has led investigations into several high-profile cases involving wealthy individuals and matters with interstate and international leadership has also been credited with strengthening the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems ( CCTNS ) and the Interoperable Criminal Justice System ( ICJS ) in Karnataka, in collaboration with the judiciary.
