Assam Police ready to implement new criminal laws in the state

Three new criminal laws to be implemented in Assam from July 1, 2024 which will emphasize on providing speedy justice rather than punishment.

The laws are the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.

Assam DGP G.P. Singh said, “Around 200 officers of the state police force have already undergone training on criminal forensic science. They have been trained on the applicability of new laws and how they should perceive them while dealing with the crime and cases related to it.”

He continued saying, “Over 500 officers will be trained over a period of a few months. The three laws have been updated to the needs and requirements of the changing times.”

G.P Singh also said, “Major changes have been made in the criminal laws. Now more focus is on rights of the victim, especially for women and children. There is use of more technology in the judicial system and community service has been introduced as a punishment for petty crime.”