The UPCOP cell app has over 10 lakh downloads on Google Play Retailer and App Retailer (Representational)
New Delhi:
The Uttar Police police has discovered itself embroiled in controversy after “smuggler”, “employed killer” and “gambler” had been listed as professions within the tenant verification part of its cell app.
In a put up shared by customers on social networking website X, the UPCOP app additionally confirmed “bootlegger, “drug trafficker”, “pimp” and “prostitute” within the occupation drop-down menu.
Responding to a consumer, the UP police on Sunday stated that the dropdown was primarily based on the grasp information populated by the Nationwide Crime Data Bureau (NCRB).
“Thanks for pointing it out. The dropdown relies on the grasp information populated by the NCRB. Different states have additionally flagged this challenge with the involved company. We’re taking it up with them to rectify the anomaly,” the police stated on X.
Thanks for pointing it out. The dropdown relies on the grasp information populated by the NCRB. Different states have additionally flagged this challenge with the involved company. We’re taking it up with them to rectify the anomaly. https://t.co/k8psrw4TLa
— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) April 20, 2024
The UPCOP app, assessed by NDTV on Wednesday, confirmed that the error was rectified.
Apart from tenant verifications, the cell software can be used for worker and home assist verifications.
The app, which has greater than 10 lakh downloads on Google Play Retailer and App Retailer, can be used for submitting police complaints and elevating requests associated to the Uttar Pradesh Police Division.
Ready for response to load…
