Maharashtra has become the first state in India to equip its police with the AI-powered MahaCrimeOS platform to accelerate cybercrime investigations. Launched at the Microsoft AI Tour, the system is live in 23 Nagpur police stations and will expand to all 1,100 stations in the state
CM Fadnavis and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Pic/X
In view of speeding up cybercrime investigations, Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to equip its police force with an artificial intelligence-powered platform.
The AI-driven system, called MahaCrimeOS AI, was unveiled at the Microsoft AI Tour in Mumbai, marking a major step in India's digital policing efforts, reported ANI.
Developed by CyberEye in partnership with the Maharashtra Government's Special Purpose Vehicle MARVEL and Microsoft India Development Center (IDC), MahaCrimeOS AI uses Microsoft Azure and OpenAI technologies to help officers track and solve cybercrimes faster.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while highlighting the technology on Friday, said that “The AI platform, which focuses on neutralising cybercrime activities, is already live in 23 police stations across Nagpur and is planned to expand to all 1,100 police stations in the state,” as reported by news agency ANI.
The Maharashtra Chief Minister further said, "Ethical and responsible AI for public good is our core motto. AI has the power to transform by improving efficiency, enhancing quality of life, and delivering true ease of living for every citizen.”
He also added, “Our collaboration with Microsoft began with solving complex cybercrime challenges, but its potential is far greater. We intend to harness this power responsibly to create a more effective, citizen-centric state," as per ANI.
Built on Microsoft's Azure OpenAI Service and Microsoft Foundry, MahaCrimeOS AI integrates digital tools, including AI assistants, automated workflows, and secure cloud infrastructure.
The state-of-the-art AI-powered technology will allow police officers to create digital case files instantly, extract data in multiple languages, and get contextual legal support through an AI-assisted knowledge base.
Furthermore, the system also links related cases and helps investigators analyse digital evidence more efficiently.
While announcing the launch, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella met with Chief Minister Fadnavis to discuss how artificial intelligence can enhance governance, security, and efficiency. While speaking about Microsoft’s collaboration with the state police, CEO Satya Nadella said that this collaboration will reflect a growing focus on responsible innovation in public systems.
Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India & South Asia, also emphasised, "AI is redefining the future of public safety, and with MahaCrimeOS AI, we're turning that vision into reality. By combining the scale of Microsoft Azure with cutting-edge AI capabilities, we're empowering every officer in Maharashtra to investigate faster, smarter, and more securely," reported ANI.
Talking on behalf of the state police, Harssh Poddar, Superintendent of Police, Nagpur Rural, and CEO of MARVEL, emphasised, "MahaCrimeOS AI is redefining how we fight cybercrime – turning complexity into clarity and speed. This platform is not just about faster investigations; it's about building trust, setting new standards for governance, and creating a model that can scale across India."
CyberEye founder and CEO Ram Ganesh said the collaboration helps even remote police stations handle complex cyber investigations with ease, using AI to reduce workloads and strengthen citizen protection.
(With inputs from ANI)
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