The Crime Branch is involved in major criminal probes and sensitive crime detections. The staff of Crime Branch is involved in investigation of serious offence formulate strategies to combat organized crime .This Branch is especially meant for maintenance of various types of records of Crime and Criminals. It has following sub-branches:
This cell initiates action under the ITPA Act on organized prostitution rackets carried out in Hotels, Guest houses, Beauty parlors, Dance Bars and Brothels. Mainly Brothels are checked to rescue the minor girls and Victims forced in prostitution.
This branch mostly deals with inquiry and investigation into serious crimes involving murder, attempt to murder, extortion, narcotics and drug related offences, underworld gangs and organized crime syndicates, robbery, dacoits, etc. The reason for this is, investigation into the aforementioned crimes requires a dedicated team of cops specialized in investigations.
The Branch initiates action against persons who manufacture, transport, possess, or sell narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances like Heroin, Morphine, Ganja, Charas, Hashish oil, Cocaine, Mephedrone, LSD, Ketamine, Amphetamine and others substances under The Narcotic Drugs and Psychopropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985.
The main responsibilities of this branch are to control supply of Narcotic drugs in the city, to trace the origin of drugs & to reduce demand by conducting drug awareness programs etc.
This branch deals with the investigation of website hacking, cyber stalking, cyber pornography, e-mail, credit card crime, software piracy, online fraud and internet crime. It investigates cases registered specially under Information Technology Act, (amended 2008) along with IPC & other Acts.
Telephone number:- 07262242738
Email ID:- pilcb.buld@mahapolice.gov.in
