CHANDIGARH: 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.
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 ‘structured data system’. The initiative aims to support ongoing anti-crime campaigns like ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ and ‘Yudh Nashiyan Virudh’.
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.
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 ‘one click’.
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—enabling faster processing and meaningful insights.