mPassport app launched for quick police verification of passport

The problem of delay in police verification to get passport required to go abroad can be solved soon. The Central Government on Friday launched the mPassport Police App with the aim of expediting the process of police verification for issuing passports.

Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday gave 350 tablets to the officers of Special Branch of Delhi Police. These devices will speed up the entire process of police verification and make it paperless. An issued by the Regional Passport Office (RPO) of the capital under the Ministry of External Affairs Press release It has been told that by using these tablets for verification, it will take five days instead of 15 days. This will reduce the period for issuing passports by 10 days. RPO said in a tweet that they are committed to provide efficient service. With the mPassport Police app, the verification period will be reduced to five days.

Delhi Police had said in a tweet, “Home Minister Amit Shah has provided 350 mobile tablets to the Special Branch of Delhi Police. These tablets will make the verification of passport applications paperless and digital and will take five days.” Regarding this, Shah said in a tweet, “Passport mobile application has been launched for quick verification of passports. Digital verification will save time and bring transparency in police investigation. This is an important step towards the mission of smart policing.” Is.”

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