The Gujarat Police has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool called ‘NARIT AI’ to enhance the handling of narcotics cases and boost conviction rates. This tool, the first of its kind in India, aims to aid officers in dealing with cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, by providing real-time legal analysis and procedural guidance. Developed using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) technology, the system assesses FIRs to generate detailed reports on case strengths and weaknesses.
The application compiles relevant legal provisions, case law, and investigation procedures to offer suggestions on legal remedies, compliance requirements, and evidence collection. Officials stated that this AI-based tool is a significant step towards more effective investigations and stronger cases during court trials to ensure justice for the accused. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi emphasized the state’s commitment to eradicating drug-related crimes and dismantling drug networks.
The tool, named ‘NARIT AI,’ was developed by the Western Railway Police in collaboration with a Mumbai-based AI startup and has been implemented under the guidance of Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP), Dr. K. L. N. Rao, and Surat City Police Commissioner, Anupam Singh Gehlot. According to Western Railway Vadodara SP, Abhay Soni, the tool addresses challenges in narcotics investigations by empowering investigating officers to conduct thorough investigations as per rules, thus improving conviction rates in NDPS cases.
Police officials highlighted that procedural compliance is a significant challenge in drug-related cases, and the application is designed to assist officers in avoiding lapses by providing guidance on necessary steps and evidence collection. The system, trained on landmark judgments and legal frameworks, operates on a closed database to ensure accuracy and compliance. In line with recent Gujarat High Court guidelines, this private AI system is exclusively developed for Gujarat Police and not accessible to the public.
