New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- In a decisive boost to India's fight against organised crime and terror-linked networks, India on Friday launched its first-ever national-level 'Organised Crime Network Database' (OCND), a landmark initiative aimed at dismantling criminal syndicates that have repeatedly compromised internal security.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the database in the 'Anti-Terror Conference-2025-- a two-day annual event being organised by the country's anti-terror unit, the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

The database is AI-powered and designed to function as an intelligent analytical tool, enabling investigating officers to retrieve comprehensive information on organised criminals instantly. This database integrate...