Gurgaon, July 2, 2024 — With the introduction of three new criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) — the Haryana Police have announced their preparedness to tackle the new legal framework. The state police chief reported that 17,000 officers, including those in investigative roles, have undergone comprehensive training.
Extensive Training Programs
In Gurgaon, nearly 97% of the 6,100 police officers have already completed their training, with the remaining officers expected to finish in the coming days. Training programs were conducted at the Bhondsi Recruit Training Centre and the Police Academy in Madhuban, where 3,200 master trainers were educated on the new laws. These trainers are now disseminating their knowledge to colleagues across various police units.
Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur emphasized the importance of this training initiative, stating, “We have been focusing on the training of our staff for the implementation of new laws. As of now, 17,000 officers working at various levels have received the special training in new laws. All the 13,000 police personnel involved in field investigation roles have undergone the training.”
Key Training Components
The training sessions included 10-day classes on BNS and BNSS and five-day sessions on BSA. The training focused on the key differences between the old and new laws, along with new procedures under BNSS and BSA. These are crucial for day-to-day investigative work. Police spokesperson Sandeep Kumar confirmed that almost the entire police commissionerate staff had received training in the implementation of the new laws.
“Mock investigations have been conducted adhering to the new laws to ensure that we are ready. Those who make entries of FIRs and supervise the investigations at police stations have been provided with tables of IPC and corresponding BNS sections in tabular form,” said an SHO from Gurgaon.
New Mandates and Practical Challenges
Under the new laws, it is mandatory to videograph the seizure of evidence during investigations. A forensic expert must also visit the scene of a crime for offences where the punishment is seven years or more. While forensic teams already visit crime scenes in Gurgaon, the mandatory videography poses practical challenges. Recording the entire seizure procedure, especially for voluminous inventories like illicit liquor, requires significant memory, battery life, and bandwidth to upload data through the e-Sakshya app proposed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
“As of now, police will record videos on their cell phones and furnish the evidence after transferring it into pen drives or SD cards before the court. New equipment is being purchased to facilitate this process,” said a senior officer.
Moving Forward
The Haryana Police have shown proactive measures in preparing for the implementation of the new laws, with a focus on ensuring that all officers are well-equipped to handle the changes. The police force remains committed to overcoming practical challenges and effectively integrating the new legal requirements into their investigative procedures.
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