BANDIPORA: Police in Bandipora organised an awareness programme on three new criminal laws at various public places, educational institutions in the district. These programmes 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.
These programmes were chaired by respective jurisdictional police officers and attended by teachers, students, civil society members and general public of different areas of the district. 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.
These programme witnesses active participation from students and the general public 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. Officers also highlighted the ill effects of drugs on the society and anti-drug posters were pasted at various public places across the district.
The participants appreciated the role of J&K Police in organising programmes on three New Criminal Laws. J&K Police looks forward to organizing more such events in the future to contribute to the legal knowledge and awareness of its community.