Police Organizes Public Interaction Cum Awareness Prog On New Criminal Laws In B’pora

Srinagar : In a bid to educate the masses on the new three criminal laws Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, a mass awareness programme was organized by police in Bandipora at Police Station Sumbal.
The DIG NKR Baramulla Maqsood-ul-Zaman was the Chief Guest on this occasion, while SSP Bandipora Harmeet Singh Mehta and other senior officers of police were also present on the occasion. The programme was attended by large gathering of general public, civil society members and youths of Sumbal subdivision. Speaking on the occasion, the DIG NKR emphasized the need of creating awareness among the general public, so that the transformative reforms will have a positive impact on all in general and specifically on the women and children. He spoke on the key changes to the existing laws and generated awareness about these changes. He also highlighted that the new criminal laws provide a lot of protection to women and minors through special provisions in the Act. SSP Bandipora also gave a detailed talk about the three new criminal laws and how they will protect the citizens and ensure transparent & speedy justice. He explained the nuances of the new laws, clarifying their implications and stressing the importance of adherence to legal statutes for maintaining societal order.