In a significant stride towards modern and transparent policing, the State’s first digital or e-Malkhana was inaugurated by Police Commissioner Harinarayanachari Mishra at TT Nagar Police Station on Wednesday. This new system is equipped with QR-code based smart tracking, which will ensure real-time monitoring, secure storage, and transparent management of all case properties. This initiative is a part of the ‘Digital India Mission’ and aims to completely replace traditional, manual Malkhana system with an automated and efficient model.

 

Currently, the State Crime Record Bureau (SCRB) branch of the State Police is undertaking the digitisation of Malkhanas across the State, with TT Nagar Police Station becoming the first centre. Functionality and key features: Under the new digital system, every item lodged in the Malkhana is meticulously catalogued. The seized property or evidence is photographed, documented, and uploaded to the digital Malkhana software. Following this process, a unique barcode is generated and affixed to the item.

 

The storage box is also assigned a QR code, enabling instant tracking of any item. Barcodes will also be placed on seized vehicles and other large properties for stringent monitoring. The main features of this system include: Digital Record-Keeping: Every case property receives a unique ID/QR code, with all details such as its type, quantity, condition, and location available in real-time. High Transparency and Accountability: Digital logs will automatically record which officer deposited or retrieved an item and at what time.

 

Secure Evidence Management: The system minimizes the chances of case property being lost, tampered with, misplaced, or mixed up. Future integration may include CCTV surveillance and biometric access control. Swift Retrieval: Materials requested by the courts, n Staff Reporter In a significant stride towards modern and transparent policing, the State’s first digital or e-Malkhana was inaugurated by Police Commissioner Harinarayanachari Mishra at TT Nagar Police Station on Wednesday.

 

This new system is equipped with QR-code based smart tracking, which will ensure real-time monitoring, secure storage, and transparent management of all case properties. This initiative is a part of the ‘Digital India Mission’ and aims to completely replace traditional, manual Malkhana system with an automated and efficient model. Currently, the State Crime Record Bureau (SCRB) branch of the State Police is undertaking the digitisation of Malkhanas across the State, with TT Nagar Police Station becoming the first centre.

 

Functionality and key features: Under the new digital system, every item lodged in the Malkhana is meticulously catalogued. The seized property or evidence is photographed, documented, and uploaded to the digital Malkhana software. Following this process, a unique barcode is generated and affixed to the item. The storage box is also assigned a QR code, enabling instant tracking of any item. Barcodes will also be placed on seized vehicles and other large properties for stringent monitoring.

 

The main features of this system include: Digital Record-Keeping: Every case property receives a unique ID/QR code, with all details such as its type, quantity, condition, and location available in real-time. High Transparency and Accountability: Digital logs will automatically record which officer deposited or retrieved an item and at what time. Secure Evidence Management: The system minimizes the chances of case property being lost, tampered with, misplaced, or mixed up.

 

Future integration may include CCTV surveillance and biometric access control. Swift Retrieval: Materials requested by the courts, Investigating Officers (IOs), or the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) can be instantly traced and released, improving the speed and reliability of investigations. Simplified Audit and Reporting: Digital records will automatically generate stock registers, logs, and reports, making inspections more accurate and efficient.

 

An Example of Smart Policing: Police Commissioner Harinarayanachari Mishra highlighted the benefits of the system, stating that the initiative will reduce the risk of loss or tampering, improve case management, enhance public trust, and reduce the workload on staff. He termed it a strong example of technology-driven Smart Policing.