HANDWARA: J&K Police organized awareness programmes on New criminal laws (NCLs) at Higher Secondary School Magam and Muqam Handwanpora. The lectures was delivered by Insp. Mudasir Shafi of PS Vilgam, SI. Ab Hamid of PS Kralgund and PSI. Rajat Kumar of PP Magam. This program aimed to enlighten the general public, faculty, staff and students about the latest developments in the Indian legal framework. The laws discussed included Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
The programme was chaired by respective jurisdictional police officers and attended by teachers, students etc. The initiative also aimed to educate the general public, students and teachers about the enactment of new criminal laws, ensuring awareness and compliance with the updated legal framework. The chairing officers explained the nuances of the new laws, clarifying their implications and stressing the importance of adherence to legal statutes for maintaining societal order.
The programme witnesses active participation from students and teachers, who engaged in interactive discussions, questions and sought clarifications on the legal provisions presented. The new laws include provisions that ensure justice for the victims of crime and the society at large. Modernization of the investigation process through the use of technology has been included.
The participants appreciated the role of Police in organising programmes on New Criminal Laws. These events underscored the importance of continuous legal education and the role of educational institutions in fostering informed and legally aware students /citizens. J&K police looks forward to organizing more such events in the future to contribute to the legal knowledge and awareness of its community in the district.


