Jammu, The Jammu and Kashmir Police registered FIRs in five districts of Jammu division under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) criminal law that came into force across the country on Monday, officials said.
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Jammu zone Anand Jain said that the registration of the first FIRs under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is a historic moment for the region.
"In a significant development, the first FIRs under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita have been successfully registered at model police stations in Doda and Reasi districts besides Udhampur, Ramban and Jammu districts in Jammu division," a spokesperson said. from the police.
The first FIR, bearing number 170/2024, was registered at Doda police station. "The accident case has been registered under Articles 281 (display of false marks) and 125 (unfair confinement) of the BNS, marking a notable milestone in the law enforcement framework in the region," he said.
An FIR was also registered at Pouni police station in Reasi district in an accident case under sections 281 and 125 (a) of the BNS, 2023, and an investigation was launched.
Similarly, a case of assault was registered under section 115 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt) and 125 of the BNS, marking the first FIR registered at Udhampur police station under the new penal law.
Furthermore, a case has been registered at Bishnah Police Station invoking sections 109 (organised crime) and 115 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt) of the BNS and Law 4/25 A.
In a historic development, Bishnah Police Station in Jammu district registered the first FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), marking a significant evolution in the legal framework of the region.
Meanwhile, the first FIR under sections 125 (a) and 281 of the BNS was registered at Banihal police station in Ramban district.
From now on, all FIRs will be lodged under the provisions of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. However, cases registered before July 1 will continue to be tried under IPC (Indian Penal Code), CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure Criminal) and the Indian Test Test. Act until final disposal.
Jain said, "These new laws will ensure justice and equality for all, moving away from the repressive colonial framework. The Doda and Reasi model police stations have taken a significant step in implementing these three Sanhitas in the Union Territory of Jammu and Cashmere."
"This will contribute to making our society more peaceful and crime-free, and improve police accountability, transparency, responsibility and reliability," the ADGP said.
She further stated that they trust in working together for a safer and more just society.
"The registration of this first FIR under the new sections of BNS marks the beginning of a new era in law enforcement in Jammu and Kashmir, setting a precedent for future cases and reinforcing the J&K Police's commitment to serve and protect to the community with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism," said the ADGP.
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Jammu zone Anand Jain said that the registration of the first FIRs under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is a historic moment for the region.
"In a significant development, the first FIRs under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita have been successfully registered at model police stations in Doda and Reasi districts besides Udhampur, Ramban and Jammu districts in Jammu division," a spokesperson said. from the police.
The first FIR, bearing number 170/2024, was registered at Doda police station. "The accident case has been registered under Articles 281 (display of false marks) and 125 (unfair confinement) of the BNS, marking a notable milestone in the law enforcement framework in the region," he said.
An FIR was also registered at Pouni police station in Reasi district in an accident case under sections 281 and 125 (a) of the BNS, 2023, and an investigation was launched.
Similarly, a case of assault was registered under section 115 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt) and 125 of the BNS, marking the first FIR registered at Udhampur police station under the new penal law.
Furthermore, a case has been registered at Bishnah Police Station invoking sections 109 (organised crime) and 115 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt) of the BNS and Law 4/25 A.
In a historic development, Bishnah Police Station in Jammu district registered the first FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), marking a significant evolution in the legal framework of the region.
Meanwhile, the first FIR under sections 125 (a) and 281 of the BNS was registered at Banihal police station in Ramban district.
From now on, all FIRs will be lodged under the provisions of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. However, cases registered before July 1 will continue to be tried under IPC (Indian Penal Code), CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure Criminal) and the Indian Test Test. Act until final disposal.
Jain said, "These new laws will ensure justice and equality for all, moving away from the repressive colonial framework. The Doda and Reasi model police stations have taken a significant step in implementing these three Sanhitas in the Union Territory of Jammu and Cashmere."
"This will contribute to making our society more peaceful and crime-free, and improve police accountability, transparency, responsibility and reliability," the ADGP said.
She further stated that they trust in working together for a safer and more just society.
"The registration of this first FIR under the new sections of BNS marks the beginning of a new era in law enforcement in Jammu and Kashmir, setting a precedent for future cases and reinforcing the J&K Police's commitment to serve and protect to the community with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism," said the ADGP.