Amit Shah to inaugurate INTERPOL DFEG meet at NFSU Gandhinagar, 47 nations attending
Synopsis
India is hosting the 11th INTERPOL Digital Forensics Expert Group Meeting at NFSU Gandhinagar — and the stakes go beyond a routine conference. With 47 nations in the room, three new AI-driven Centres of Excellence, and Asia's first mobile forensic lab being launched, the event signals India's ambition to position itself as a global hub for forensic science and digital crime investigation.
Key Takeaways
Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the 11th INTERPOL DFEG Meeting at NFSU Gandhinagar on 14 July 2025 .
Representatives from 47 countries and senior law enforcement officials will attend.
Three new Centres of Excellence — in Financial Crime Investigation, Media Forensics, and Crime Scene Management — will be launched.
The Cyber Forensic Investigation Van , described as Asia's first advanced mobile forensic lab, will be unveiled.
An exhibition of more than 30 multinational companies , including Google and Cellebrite, will run alongside the conference.
A summit on 'AI-enabled Digital Forensic Investigation' and the first International Investigation Competition are scheduled for 15 July .
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the 11th edition of the INTERPOL Digital Forensics Expert Group (DFEG) Meeting at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar on Monday, 14 July 2025, drawing representatives from 47 countries and senior law enforcement officials to deliberate on the frontiers of digital forensic investigation.
Key Dignitaries at the Inaugural
The opening ceremony will be attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and NFSU Vice-Chancellor Dr J.M. Vyas. The event marks the second time NFSU has hosted this prestigious international forum, having first done so in 2022.
Three New Centres of Excellence to Be Launched
Home Minister Shah will formally launch three Centres of Excellence at the university during the inauguration. The first is the Centre of Excellence in Financial Crime Investigation — an artificial intelligence-based data investigation facility designed to conduct 360-degree investigations into financial fraud. The second is the Centre of Excellence in Media Forensics, described as India's first such centre, offering professional training in celebrity interviews, podcasting, and forensic journalism. The third is the Centre of Excellence in Crime Scene Management, aimed at bridging conventional investigation methods with advanced forensic science technologies.
Asia's First Mobile Forensic Lab Unveiled
Shah will also inaugurate the 'Cyber Forensic Investigation Van', which NFSU describes as Asia's first advanced mobile forensic laboratory. Developed under the Ministry of Home Affairs by NFSU — an Institution of National Importance — the 'Make in India' vehicle is engineered to reach crime scenes and enable immediate recovery, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence in the field.
Global Industry Exhibition and International Competition
Running alongside the conference is an exhibition featuring more than 30 multinational companies working in digital forensics and cybersecurity. Participating firms include Google (United States), Cellebrite (Israel), Amped (Italy), Ditigo Global (United Kingdom), and MH Service (United Arab Emirates), showcasing their latest investigative technologies.
The programme continues on 15 July with the first International Investigation Competition and a summit themed 'AI-enabled Digital Forensic Investigation', organised by NFSU in collaboration with INTERPOL. The initiative is intended to bring together investigators, forensic professionals, academics, and global experts to advance innovation and excellence in criminal forensic science.
Point of View
Not merely a domestic training body. The launch of Asia's first mobile forensic lab and an AI-investigation centre signals ambition, but the harder question is whether India's frontline investigators — particularly at the district level — have the capacity to operationalise these tools at scale. Centres of Excellence mean little if the pipeline from elite labs to ground-level policing remains broken. The presence of firms like Cellebrite and Google also raises procurement and data-sovereignty questions that the government has yet to address publicly.
NationPress
12 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the INTERPOL Digital Forensics Expert Group (DFEG) Meeting?
The INTERPOL DFEG Meeting is an international forum that brings together forensic experts, law enforcement officials, and policymakers from member countries to advance global cooperation in digital forensic investigation. The 11th edition is being held at NFSU Gandhinagar on 14 July 2025, with participation from 47 countries.
What new facilities will Amit Shah launch at NFSU Gandhinagar?
Home Minister Amit Shah will launch three Centres of Excellence — in Financial Crime Investigation, Media Forensics (India's first), and Crime Scene Management — along with the Cyber Forensic Investigation Van, described as Asia's first advanced mobile forensic laboratory.
Why is the Cyber Forensic Investigation Van significant?
The van is described as Asia's first advanced mobile forensic laboratory, developed under the Ministry of Home Affairs by NFSU as a 'Make in India' initiative. It is designed to reach crime scenes and enable immediate on-site recovery, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence.
Which companies are participating in the exhibition at the INTERPOL DFEG Meeting?
More than 30 multinational companies are exhibiting, including Google (US), Cellebrite (Israel), Amped (Italy), Ditigo Global (UK), and MH Service (UAE), showcasing the latest digital forensics and cybersecurity technologies.
What events are planned for 15 July at NFSU?
On 15 July, NFSU in collaboration with INTERPOL will host the first International Investigation Competition and a summit themed 'AI-enabled Digital Forensic Investigation', aimed at fostering innovation among investigators and forensic professionals worldwide.
