Awareness tour on new criminal laws conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, July 01 2024:
Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO) Churachandpur, in collaboration with Churachandpur district police conducted a "District Tour on Awareness of the 3 New Criminal Laws" on Monday.
The tour aims to educate the public about the newly adopted laws at various governmental institutions and private educational institutes.
The awareness campaign inaugurated by Churachandpur SP Jaibshaikh Nair at the Mini-Secretariat Complex, Tuibong had participation of KSO executives and other prominent District Level Officers (DLOs) .
The awareness drive began at the office of SP and concluded at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Churachandpur in Tuinom.
It covered multiple government offices, including the DCs office, CEO ADC Churachandpur, district forest office, CJM Churachandpur, Zonal Education Office, and 27 Sector Assam Rifles.
Additionally, educational institutions such as Salt Brook School, Sielmat Christian Higher Secondary School, Rayburn College, and JNV Tuinom were part of the campaign.
The three new criminal laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam - came into effect nationwide oil July 1, 2024 .
These laws mark a significant overhaul of India's criminal justice system, replacing colonial-era statutes with modern provisions.
Key changes include the introduction of Zero FIR, online registration of police complaints, electronic summons, and mandatory videography of crime scenes for all heinous crimes.
The initiative's primary goal was to inform the public about their rights and the implications of the new laws.
During the awareness drive, students and government officials from various departments were briefed on the regulations and guidelines of the new criminal laws, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the changes.