Bengal Police Adopt AI-Powered System to Enhance Cybercrime Investigations and Improve Legal Accuracy

Bengal police are making significant progress by utilizing artificial intelligence technology to boost investigations and combat rising cybercrime rates. Officers caution that law enforcement cannot afford to fall behind as criminals increasingly use artificial intelligence to deceive people. This transition brings in a new era in which police are utilizing smarter digital technologies to keep ahead of fraudsters.

Nearly 400 police officers, ranging from assistant sub-inspectors to senior officials, are already utilizing a new Al-powered system to aid with their everyday casework. This Al bot differs from other chat tools in that it operates fully on pre-set data and is specifically intended for Indian laws and procedures. The tool, developed by Birbhum Police with the help of a Pune-based IT team, is an internal software that is not available in public app stores.

The Al system makes use of over 50,000 pages of accumulated data, which includes High Court and Supreme Court rulings, police SOPs, NHRC guidance, special laws, training manuals, and official Ministry of Home Affairs orders. When an officer types a brief overview of a case, the Al suggests potential legal sections, next actions in the inquiry, and even advice the victim can take. Officers claim it helps them prevent mistakes, speed up documentation, and create better case diaries.

In one case, an officer used the Al bot to assist a victim of KYC fraud in filing a complaint on the National Cyber portal. Such speedy responses allow victims to act sooner and eliminate delays in cybercrime cases. However, senior police officers have issued a warning that Al is a tool, not a substitute for human intelligence. They emphasize that true investigations continue to rely on human sources, fieldwork, and officer experience. The app should support police work rather than replace it.

The Bengal Police Directorate has established a separate Al Cell, indicating that technology would play an increasingly important role in creating modern police. This combination of Al assistance and human judgment may help officers respond faster, stay current on legal regulations, and combat cybercrime more successfully in the future.

Information referenced in this article is from Times of India