Srinagar : Jammu & Kashmir Police on Monday registered the first FIR’s under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) in Anantnag, Srinagar, Baramulla, Kulgam & Police District Sopore districts. This historic event marks the beginning of a new era in the justice delivery system in Kashmir division.
In a statement issued from Zonal Police Headquarters Srinagar Police said that an FIR No. 143/2024, was registered under Section 125(a) and 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 at Police Station Bijbehara being the first FIR registered in Kashmir Zone, adding therein that in Srinagar district also first case under FIR No. 22/2024 under sections 303 BNS and 135 (1) Electricity Act was registered at Police Station Chanapora.
Police in its statement further said that in Baramulla also the first case under FIR No. 93/2024, filed under sections 303(2) and 329(3) under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) was registered at Police Station Kreeri, adding therein that another case was registered at Sopore under FIR No. 25/2024 under Section 223, 303 ii and 326A of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 at Police Station Panzla. Stating that Kulgam Police also registered the first case under FIR No 47/2024 under sections 74, 115(2) BNS (Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita) at Police Station Yaripora, Police in its statement said that action under new criminal law set a vital precedent for the implementation of the new criminal law framework and underscores the swift and decisive action taken by the Police to uphold the law and ensure justice for all. Police in its statement also said the actions under new criminal laws are testament to the dedicated efforts of the District Police and the judiciary in harmonizing the legal framework, enhancing the efficacy of the justice system, and strengthening the rule of law in the district.
In the concluding para of its above quoted statement Police said that the historic nature of this event signifies the entry of J&K Police into a new era which shall pave the way for a more efficient and robust justice delivery mechanism.
