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Gujarat Police Cracks 80 Crimes with NAFIS Tech in 9 Months

Gujarat Police has made significant progress in crime detection by solving 80 cases using the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System. This technology-driven approach has dramatically improved the efficiency and accuracy of criminal investigations across the state. The NAFIS system contains a massive national database with over 1.20 crore criminal fingerprint records, including substantial contributions from Gujarat. This advancement supports the state's reputation for strong law enforcement and public safety measures.

Key Points: Gujarat Police Solves 80 Crimes Using NAFIS Fingerprint System

  • Gujarat Police solved 80 criminal cases over the last nine months
  • NAFIS database contains over 1.20 crore criminal fingerprint records nationwide
  • Gujarat contributed fingerprint data of more than 22 lakh state offenders
  • The initiative demonstrates commitment to technology-driven, efficient policing
  • State maintains strong safety rankings in NCRB crime reports
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Gujarat Police solves 80 crimes using National Automated Fingerprint Identification System in 9 months

Gujarat Police solved 80 criminal cases in 9 months using the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System, enhancing crime detection with advanced technology.

"Adopting such advanced tools will make the process of solving crimes faster and more precise - DGP Vikas Sahay"

Ahmedabad, Oct 23

Gujarat Police has successfully solved 80 criminal cases in the last 9 months with the help of the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), as per official information shared on Thursday.

The initiative marks a major stride in the police force’s use of technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy in crime detection.

Director General of Police (DGP) Vikas Sahay said that adopting such advanced tools will make the process of solving crimes faster and more precise, underscoring the department’s commitment to smart and technology-driven policing.

The NAFIS portal, a nationwide database, currently stores fingerprint records of over 1.20 crore criminals across India.

Gujarat Police has actively contributed to this system, adding data of more than 22 lakh offenders from the state. By leveraging this modern technology, Gujarat Police continues to strengthen its investigative capabilities and move closer to the vision of data-driven, professional policing in the state.

Gujarat is widely considered one of India’s safer states, with comparatively low rates of violent crime and strong law-and-order mechanisms.

The state consistently ranks favourably in the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reports for crimes against women, property crimes, and overall public safety. Effective policing, widespread use of technology, and community engagement initiatives have contributed to maintaining law and order across both urban centres like Ahmedabad and Surat and rural areas in the state.

The Gujarat Police is a large and multifaceted law-enforcement organisation serving the state of Gujarat and is responsible for maintaining public order and safety across a population of over 6 crore and an area of roughly 1,96,000 sq kms.

According to recent official data, the force has an actual strength of approximately 123.84 police personnel per lakh population (i.e., about 124 officers for every 100,000 people) as of January 1, 2023, which is below the national average of roughly 154.84 per lakh.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great initiative but concerned about the police personnel ratio being below national average. Technology is good but we also need more officers on ground. Hope government addresses this gap soon.
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Ananya R
As someone from Ahmedabad, I feel proud of our police force. The use of NAFIS shows how Gujarat is leading in smart policing. Feeling safer knowing such advanced systems are in place! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Impressive use of technology! The database of 1.20 crore fingerprints is massive. This kind of nationwide coordination between states is what makes modern policing effective. Well done Gujarat Police!
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Sarah B
While the technology is impressive, I hope there are proper data protection measures in place. With 22 lakh offenders' data from Gujarat alone, privacy concerns need to be addressed seriously.
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Vikram M
Bahut badhiya! This is the kind of development we want to see across all states. Technology + traditional policing = perfect combination. Hope other states learn from Gujarat's example. 🙌

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