DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur has instructed Police Commissioners and Superintendents of Police to ensure that programs are organized at the police station level to generate public awareness about the three new criminal laws that will be implemented from July 1. He emphasized the importance of maximizing public participation in these programs.

DGP Kapur conveyed this information during a video conferencing meeting with senior police officials across the state. He stated that raising awareness among the public about these three new criminal laws is important so that people can understand the changes and benefits of the new laws.

During this period, they should also inform people about the stipulated timelime for resolving complaints according to the new laws.

Regarding the awareness programs to be held on July 1, Kapur mentioned that police officers should invite prominent individuals to these events at police stations to help spread the information to a wider audience.

He noted that the more people are informed about the new laws, the greater the benefit will be for them.

He further informed that online training regarding the three new criminal laws is being provided through the Government of India's 'iGOT Karmayogi' portal. So far, over 3,000 police personnel have been trained online, and more than 17,000 have received physical training.

Additionally, the meeting highlighted that the Haryana Police Training Center has trained 3,314 master trainers, while the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) Center Detective of Training Institute has trained over 200 master trainers.

In total, more than 20,000 police personnel in Haryana have been trained on the new laws.

Kapur also mentioned that the BPR&D has prepared a bilingual booklet on the new criminal laws. He instructed all officers to ensure the distribution of this booklet during the programs on July 1.This booklet explains the new criminal laws in a very simple manner.

He added that the objective of these three new laws is to reform the Indian legal system and establish a justice system based on Indian values. He explained that the new laws focus on justice rather than punishment and reflect the true spirit of the Indian Penal Code.

These laws are made in alignment with the core values of the Indian Constitution, guarantee freedom of individual expression, and are in accordance with human rights values. These laws will ensure victim-centered justice.
(editor@dailyworld.in)