NEW DELHI:

Delhi Police

will soon have its own internet monitoring system, capable of directly accessing emails, chats and other web content posted by a suspect as well as tapping into net communications through mobile phones. “The new interception system would be instant because we would have the email IDs and passwords of suspects and we can track their conversations 24X7,” said a senior cop. However, police may not be able to tap a few networking sites like

Facebook

and Twitter as these follow US federal laws.

The ‘Lawful monitoring of Internet interception system’ would be a software-based programme connected to all landline, CDMA and GSM internet service providers. Sources said the police would set up a mechanism to ensure that all requests for access to private information follow the laid down protocol. All such requests would be routed to a single officer.