New Delhi: Among many technologies demonstrated on the first day of the International Police Expo and Drone Expo 2025 on Thursday at Bharatmandapam were passive, standalone devices designed to identify foreign SIM cards and mobile devices within a radius of 50 meters. The system is being pitched to be used to track illegal Bangladesh and Rohingya migrants, particularly in border villages and densely populated slum clusters.tHis device claims to operate independently of mobile network providers, allowing real-time detection of IMEIS and IMSI. IMEIS and IMSI are unique numbers that identify your mobile phone or subscriber, which are useful during Cordon and-Search operations.Drones, AI-powered defense systems, anti-drone guns, armored ambulances and mobile forensic tools were also featured at the event, bringing together over 4,000 police and defense personnel on Thursday.At one food stall, forensic analysts demonstrated India's indigenous open source intelligence tools. By entering the deceased's phone number, the system generated linked UPI accounts, social media handles, email IDs, and even photos for the flow chart mapping, and was fed from across the platform. The tool is intended to streamline background checks for law enforcement.Deepgaze AI was introduced as a defense against deepfakes, flagging audio, video and image files that were manipulated with forensic accuracy. Meanwhile, drone data recovery and data disinfection tools were also on display. The Mobile Institute, CCTV Cameras, and Forensic Scanners emphasized the capture of evidence comprehensively in the context of collision investigations, post-explosion investigations, disaster recovery and crime scene investigations.Expo also focuses on developing the field of military equipment, including both drones and anti-drone technology, weapons, gear and vehicles. From pistols with technology designed to fire in the dark to armored mine-protected vehicles that can withstand landmine explosions, the aim is to ensure that the military envisions a more efficient future.“I was particularly looking forward to seeing the weapons and the new system,” Pune police chief Vaishari Mane tested the weight and grip of the pistol at one of the food stalls. “We are here to not only browse here, but also to get, evaluate and offer as many suggestions as possible to keep your unit up to date with the best options available.”Participants viewed this technology as a path to a still-focused future. CRPF official Bhopinder Singh said, “New technologies are growing in all aspects, including weapons, vehicles, gear, etc. I've heard of some of these technologies, but for the first time it's been closed here.”However, the forces also approached new technology with a grounded perspective. “These tools show promise, but preparing the field takes time,” said Ramashish Rana, assistant inspector at CISF.Deviral, an inspector of Delhi Traffic Police, was called “a step towards modernizing policing.” With rapid response vehicles built for efficient communication for force and mobile computers creating databases for healthcare and government logistics management, Expo emphasized the importance of speed in policing and surveillance.
