New Police App Enables On-The-Spot Fingerprint Checks, Sparks Privacy Concerns

India's new Abhigyan app enables police to instantly verify fingerprints against a national database of 1.3 crore criminal records. Launched by Home Minister Amit Shah, the app connects to NAFIS, allowing field officers to identify suspects in 35 seconds. While officials cite the 2022 Criminal Procedure Act as legal basis, critics like Asaduddin Owaisi warn of privacy violations and potential misuse.