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CBI to Launch AI Chatbot ABHAY to Verify Notices at 22nd DP Kohli Memorial Lecture
CBI will unveil ABHAY, an AI-powered chatbot to verify the authenticity of notices allegedly issued by the agency, aimed at tackling digital arrest frauds. The launch will be led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during the 22nd D P Kohli Memorial Lecture. The event underscores efforts to address cybercrime and public accountability.
Why It Matters
The tool is intended to help citizens verify notices and counter digital arrest frauds, a cybercrime concern raised in recent discussions and by the Supreme Court.
Timeline
9 Events
CJI to deliver lecture and confer medals
April 19, 2026
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will deliver the lecture on 'Challenges of Cyber Crime - Role for Police and Judiciary' and confer 24 Medals for Meritorious Service.
CBI to unveil ABHAY AI chatbot
April 19, 2026
CBI plans to unveil ABHAY, an AI-powered chatbot to verify the genuineness of notices purportedly issued by the CBI, during the 22nd DP Kohli Memorial Lecture; launch led by the Chief Justice of India.
Supreme Court flags cybercrime concern
April 19, 2026
The Supreme Court recently flagged that Rs 54,000 crore was siphoned off by cyber criminals in various scams and described the menace as robbery or dacoity.
D. P. Kohli Memorial Lecture established
2000
The D. P. Kohli Memorial Lecture has been organized since 2000.
End of CBI directorship
1968
D. P. Kohli served as the founding director of the CBI until 1968.
Founding director of CBI appointed
April 1, 1963
D. P. Kohli became the founding director of the Central Bureau of Investigation when it was established on 1 April 1963.
Leads Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE)
1955
D. P. Kohli led the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) from 1955.
Kohli joins police service
1931
D. P. Kohli joined the police service in 1931.
D. P. Kohli born
1907
D. P. Kohli, who would become the founding director of the CBI, was born in 1907 in Uttar Pradesh.