VARANASI, Jan. 12 -- A new AI-powered system is helping Chandauli police stay one step ahead of troublemakers by tracking repeat offenders and flagging potential law and order situations before they escalate. Chandauli police launched an artificial intelligence-based portal called "Pabandi" about a month ago to monitor repeat offenders, rumour mongers and individuals who have previously faced preventive action.

The portal supervises cases registered under Sections 126 and 135 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). It automatically generates alerts when preventive action files are pending or require priority attention, making officers aware of the overall situation. The digital intervention has made preventive policing in the d...