AI to the Rescue: Belagavi Police Reunite 12 People Missing for a Decade Using ‘NATGRID’ App

Belagavi: In a remarkable triumph of technology meeting policing, the Belagavi District Police have successfully tracked down and reunited 12 people—who had been missing for over a decade—with their families. This breakthrough was made possible through the innovative use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) via the NATGRID (National Intelligence Grid) application.
The reunited individuals include three women and eight men who had severed ties with their families years ago due to various reasons, primarily domestic disputes and family feuds.

How the NATGRID App Tracks Missing Persons

The tracking process leverages advanced AI data-matching capabilities. Here is how the system works seamlessly to find missing individuals, no matter which corner of the country they are hiding in:

• Photo Upload: Investigating officers upload the photograph of the missing individual into the NATGRID application.
• Digital Footprint Tracing: The AI scans nationwide databases for any recent financial or digital activity linked to the individual.
• Key Triggers for Detection: The moment a missing person attempts to establish a new life by dropping a digital footprint, the system flags it. This includes:
• Purchasing a new SIM card
• Opening a bank account
• Buying a vehicle or bike
• Real-time Location: Based on active SIM card networks or updated bank addresses, the AI generates precise leads regarding their current location and whereabouts.

The Power of AI: Even if a person changes their name or moves to a remote corner of India, their financial and telecommunication footprints eventually give away their location, allowing the police to trace them accurately.

Breakthrough Across Multiple Police Stations

The Belagavi District Police systematically utilized this technology across various jurisdictions to solve long-pending missing cases. The breakdown of the traced individuals across different police station limits is as follows:Police Station JurisdictionNumber of Missing Persons Traced

Rayabag 4 Individuals

Yamakanamaradi 2 Individuals

Savadatti 1 Individual

Harugeri 1 Individual

Hukkeri 1 Individual

Sankeshwar 1 Individual

Ankalagi 1 Individual

Ghataprabha 1 Individual

Total12 People Reunited

A Heartwarming Reunion  

For the families who had lost all hope of ever seeing their loved ones again after 10 long years, this AI-driven initiative by the Belagavi Police has come as a miracle. The police department’s innovative approach highlights how modern tech-driven policing can solve complex human problems and bring long-awaited closure to grieving families.