Gujarat Police to adopt AI for crime detection and efficiency

The Gujarat Police is preparing to implement artificial intelligence and software integration to enhance crime detection capabilities and improve policing efficiency. During the closing ceremony of the ‘Gujarat Police Innovation Challenge 2026’ in Ahmedabad, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi stated that the initiative aims to save thousands of working hours for officers, allowing for a better social life and more time with families.

The Sentinel Hackathon 2026, held at Ahmedabad’s i-Hub, saw over 3,100 registrations and more than 1,000 innovative solutions from startups, researchers, and technology companies across the country. Participants presented solutions using live CCTV feeds, including real-time automatic number plate recognition, vehicle tracking, and watchlist matching.

Sanghavi emphasized that the department is committed to supporting innovators from concept to implementation by providing real-time data. A total prize pool of 18 lakh rupees was awarded to winners and incentive recipients during the first phase of the competition.