{"id":63696,"date":"2026-04-16T18:18:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=63696"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:18:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:48:48","slug":"punjab-police-collaborates-with-iit-ropar-to-strengthen-ai-driven-crime-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/punjab-police-collaborates-with-iit-ropar-to-strengthen-ai-driven-crime-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab Police collaborates with IIT Ropar to strengthen AI-driven crime control"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Detailed information on criminals &amp; gangsters just a \u2018one click\u2019 away<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Chandigarh News (April 16):<\/span> In a major push to enhance operations against criminals and gangsters, the Punjab Government has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar.<\/p>\n<p>To strengthen the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in identifying and preventing crime, the Punjab Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a \u2018structured data system\u2019. The initiative aims to support ongoing anti-crime campaigns like \u2018Gangstran Te Vaar\u2019 and \u2018Yudh Nashiyan Virudh\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Under this partnership, IIT Ropar will develop advanced software with capabilities such as data analysis, voice recognition, and dashboard-based monitoring. These tools will support real-time tracking and intelligence-led policing.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative will enable Punjab Police to build a comprehensive database of criminals by integrating both structured and unstructured data. This includes scanned PDFs and handwritten crime record which will be digitised and unified into a single system, allowing access to information with just a \u2018one click\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government, in collaboration with IIT Ropar, has also ensured specialised technical support for tracking and analysis. The project will convert fragmented crime data into actionable intelligence using AI tools, predictive models, and analytical dashboards\u2014enabling faster processing and meaningful insights.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cData plays a crucial role in modern policing. While structured data in organised formats is easy to analyse, a large portion of police records exists in unstructured forms like scanned documents and handwritten reports. Integrating these remains a challenge, often slowing investigations,\u201d said the Project Head, while adding that this project will bridge that gap by converting unstructured records and combining them with existing datasets into a unified system.<\/p>\n<p>The Data Intelligence and Technical Support Unit (DITSU), stationed at AIMS Mohali, will coordinate among stakeholders to support the Punjab Government\u2019s \u2018Yudh Nashiyan Virudh\u2019 initiative against substance abuse.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe collaboration with IIT Ropar will strengthen AI and Machine Learning capabilities within the police force. Personnel will be better equipped for crime pattern recognition, marking a significant step in \u2018Gangstran Te Vaar\u2019 and deterring misuse of technology by criminal networks,\u201d added a senior Punjab Police official.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative is expected to improve crime detection, monitor networks more effectively, and enable faster, data-driven action\u2014significantly enhancing public safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Detailed information on criminals &amp; gangsters just a \u2018one click\u2019 away Chandigarh News (April 16): In a major push to enhance operations against criminals and gangsters, the Punjab Government has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar. 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