Srinagar : Police in Budgam on Tuesday organized one-day awareness camp on New Criminal Laws at Townhall Khansahab. The event was chaired by Nisar Ahmad, SDPO Khansahib, along with the SHO of Police Station Khansahib. It was attended by respectable citizens, community representatives, and women from various nearby areas. Additionally, police officers, officials from Police Station Khansahib, and several civil administrative officers participated in the event.
The chairing officers explained key aspects of the new criminal laws, highlighting the replacement of the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) respectively. They emphasized that these laws aim to ensure speedy justice for victims and swift punishment for offenders, with specific time frames set for case investigations. The officers also shed light on the provision for registering Zero FIRs.
The session was highly interactive, with participants actively engaging in discussions, asking questions, and seeking clarifications on the new legal provisions. The new laws also incorporate modern investigative techniques, utilizing technology to enhance the justice system.
