State Leads the Nation in CCTNS Performance—Ranked First 40 Times in 54 Months
Suvash C Choudhary/The Public World
Chandigarh : The 68th State Empowered Committee meeting was convened today at the Police Headquarters, Panchkula, under the chairmanship of Haryana Director General of Police, Ajay Singhal. Senior officials from SCRB, Telecom, NIC, the Punjab & Haryana High Court and other technical and administrative bodies participated in this high-level review, which focused on assessing progress in technology-driven policing, identifying existing challenges and finalizing strategic plans for the coming months. Discussions covered CCTNS, the Trakea system, eSakshya app, eFIR, eChallan, data integration and enhanced coordination among departments.
DGP Ajay Singhal, while addressing the officers, emphasized that Haryana Police has achieved several commendable milestones in the field of technology, yet consistent improvement is essential. He stressed that every system is only as strong as its weakest component and called for timely identification and resolution of gaps at the ground level. Officers were directed to personally assess the real-time performance of technological systems in their districts, gather feedback from staff and resolve issues without delay. He urged that any requirement for technical support or additional resources must be immediately communicated to the headquarters. Singhal reminded the officers that technology is evolving rapidly, and the police force must remain equally agile to ensure transparency, efficiency and accuracy in daily functioning.
Highlighting the impact of the new criminal laws, the DGP stated that their successful implementation is rooted in technological capability. Haryana has positioned itself among the leading states in the country in adopting and operationalizing these laws effectively. He informed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is personally monitoring the nationwide implementation process and regularly reviewing state-wise progress. Haryana’s swift technological adaptation has produced remarkable outcomes, reflected in the rise of the state’s conviction rate from 35 percent to an impressive 86 percent. He noted that sustained success would require continuous training and constant updation of officers and staff on the latest legal and procedural changes.
The meeting also showcased Haryana’s outstanding national performance in the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS). The state has secured the top position 40 times in the past 54 months, reflecting superior data uploading, monitoring, analytics and case management capabilities compared to other states. The DGP congratulated the CCTNS team for consistently maintaining first position and instructed that districts falling behind must undergo detailed review so that bottlenecks can be removed promptly and accountability established. He further added that best-performing teams should be formally recognized to encourage motivation and excellence.
During the review, DGP Singhal underscored the necessity of strengthening internal feedback mechanisms. He observed that the real success of any digital system lies not in its launch, but in its usability for the last employee operating it in the field. He stressed that the challenge is not merely to implement technology but to keep it simple, accessible and user-friendly. He highlighted that CCTNS-1 has already accelerated investigation timelines and expressed confidence that the upcoming CCTNS-2 will make all modules more integrated, intelligent and capable of supporting better case management, documentation and analytics.
SP SCRB Ms. Nitika Gehlot presented a detailed account of the technological advancements achieved by Haryana Police over the past year. She explained that NAFIS has revolutionised fingerprint-based identification, enabling far quicker breakthrough results in serious crime and theft cases. The Trakea system has significantly improved the tracking of wanted criminals, proclaimed offenders and bail jumpers, producing actionable leads in numerous cases and expediting arrests. Haryana’s consistent leadership in the CCTNS/ICJS national competition for two consecutive years, along with the provision of 33 citizen services fully online, demonstrates the state’s strong commitment to transparency, digital governance and public service delivery.
The meeting witnessed active participation from senior officers including ADGP Shibas Kaviraj, ADGP Hardeep Doon and others, who shared updates on their respective wings along with challenges and future strategies. The session concluded on a constructive note with clear directives, renewed commitments and a shared resolve to further strengthen technology-enabled policing across the state.