Inaugural Ceremony of INTERPOL Digital Forensics Meeting Cancelled Due to National Mourning

The inaugural ceremony of the 11th INTERPOL Digital Forensics Expert Group Meeting, set for July 13, 2026, was cancelled following a national mourning declaration for the former Emir of Qatar. Union Minister Amit Shah was scheduled to inaugurate the event at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar, which would have gathered representatives from 47 countries. The meeting aimed to enhance global cooperation in digital forensic investigations and included the launch of three Centres of Excellence and Asia's first Cyber Forensic Investigation Van. NFSU requested media representatives not to travel to the campus until further notice, and a revised program schedule will be communicated soon. The event was expected to feature over 30 companies in digital forensics and cybersecurity, with a competition and summit planned for July 15.

Key Points: • The inaugural ceremony for the INTERPOL Digital Forensics meeting was cancelled. • Cancellation was due to national mourning for former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. • The event was expected to enhance cooperation in digital forensic investigations.