New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology that it is now extensively using artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen India’s internal security. According to the ministry, AI tools are assisting agencies in real-time monitoring, predictive policing, behavioral analysis, and crime pattern recognition.
The committee, which tabled its report in the Lok Sabha on Monday, said the MHA explained that this technology is being applied primarily to enhance the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in combating cybercrime and financial fraud. At the same time, it enables agencies to make faster and more informed decisions.
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The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has set up a data analysis lab leveraging AI and machine learning (ML) to analyze complaints and facilitate knowledge sharing.
The ministry said, “The CyberGuard AI Hackathon was organised to develop models for automatic classification of cybercrime complaints, improving efficiency on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP).”
The MHA also stated that an AI-assisted complaint registration system for the 1930 helpline will soon be implemented. In collaboration with IIT Bombay and the RBI Innovation Hub, a “suspect score” system is being developed for mule accounts and financial transactions, enabling proactive detection of fraud.
The Proactive Monitoring Tool (PMT), developed by CDAC Mumbai, is being used specifically to detect Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM). AI systems are also monitoring dark web activities and scam networks. The ministry noted that the AI model is being further refined and is planned to be extended to the open web for proactive identification of CSEAM content.
I4C’s AI-based tools are being deployed to monitor the dark web, fraudulent websites, and scam networks. This allows agencies to track cybercrime discussions, phishing campaigns, and suspicious financial transactions in real time.
To ensure a safer online environment, the MHA-run Surakshini centre monitors crimes against children and women and assists in removing obscene content. I4C shares “hash” values to aid this process. Currently, the Online Cyber Crime Against Women and Children (OCWC) team under I4C identifies complaints related to Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM) and Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) received through the NCRP.
The Surakshini dashboard will provide end-to-end visibility into complaint status, takedown timelines, and FIR registration, improving coordination and accountability across platforms and law enforcement agencies.
The Parliamentary Committee appreciated these initiatives and encouraged the continued use of AI. The report noted that broad and effective use of AI in digital and cyber security will not only help prevent crimes but also make law enforcement decision-making faster and more accurate.
The MHA’s initiative comes at a time when cyber fraud, phishing, and online financial scams are on the rise in India. This AI-based surveillance and complaint management strategy will not only ensure the safety of children and women but also accelerate the detection and action in cases of financial fraud and cybercrime.
