About National IED Data Management System (NIDMS):
- It is a national-level digital platform developed by the National Security Guard’s (NSG) National Bomb Data Centre.
- It will enable systematic data collection and analysis related to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), enhancing the investigation process of terrorist incidents in the country.
- It will function as a two-way, integrated online platform accessible to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Anti-Terrorism Squads, state police forces and all Central Armed Police Forces.
- Data related to any explosion or IED incident across the country can be uploaded and analysed to support investigations.
- The platform will play a crucial role in "supporting post-blast investigations and enhancing coordination among various security and law enforcement agencies across the country.
- NSG has maintained a comprehensive database of bomb explosions since 1999, which will now be made available to law enforcement agencies nationwide through NIDMS.
- The system will help analyse patterns of attacks, modus operandi and types of explosives used, and assist in establishing linkages between incidents.
- This platform will strengthen the process of collecting, standardizing, integrating, and securely sharing IED-related data.
