India Launches Weapon and Crime Databases

India has launched two new databases: one for tracking lost, looted, or recovered firearms and another for organised crime networks.

These databases were created by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and launched by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The databases include detailed records of government-owned weapons and information on organised criminals, their methods, and past cases.

The goal is to help police and investigative agencies track the origin and movement of these weapons and criminals, which can be used in terror acts or violent crimes.

By centralising this information, authorities can better monitor and recover these weapons, making India safer.

The databases are part of a broader strategy to modernise law enforcement tools and improve coordination among different states and agencies.

Shah also praised the successful investigations into the Pahalgam terror attack and the Delhi blast, highlighting the importance of vigilance and technology in combating terrorism.