Inauguration of National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS)
The Union Home Minister, inaugurated the NIDMS, a pioneering platform that records and analyzes all bomb explosions in India since 1999.
Key Features and Importance
- Data Integration: The Ministry of Home Affairs aims to connect various data sources with an AI-based software for enhanced analysis.
- Centralized Database: Located at the National Security Guard (NSG) garrison in Manesar, Haryana, the platform includes data on all bomb blasts from 1999 onwards.
- Access and Usage: Accessible to State police, Central Armed Police Forces, and investigating agencies, it aids in investigations and trend analysis.
- Analysis and Strategy: Helps in understanding explosion trends and formulating strategies to combat terrorism.
- Data Sharing: Facilitates secure sharing and integration of IED-related data.
Functionalities
- Signature Linking: Establishes connections between incidents based on the type, location, and devices used.
- Example: Similar delayed circuit timers used in the 2024 Rameswaram and 2022 Mangaluru blasts indicate possible links.
- Predictive Analysis: Provides insights for future threat predictions and investigations.
NSG's Role and Expansion
- Primary Analyst: NSG is the main force for post-blast analysis.
- Regional Hubs: New hubs in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Ayodhya to reduce response time to emergencies to 1-1.5 hours.
