Praises Ladakh Police for pioneering steps in implementing reforms
Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Sept 1: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today said the three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—have replaced outdated colonial-era legislation to ensure faster justice, empower victims, and strengthen the use of technology in the justice system.
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He stated this while inaugurating a two-day exhibition on the new laws, organised by Ladakh Police at the Arya Nagarjuna Auditorium Hall, Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Choglamsar.
The exhibition showcased live demos, mock cases, and digital policing displays, highlighting the implementation of reforms in Ladakh. The LG was accompanied by First Lady Bindu Gupta.
The event was attended by senior officials including LAHDC Leh Deputy Chairman Tsering Angchuk, Chief Secretary Dr Pawan Kotwal, DGP Ladakh Dr S D Singh Jamwal, councillors, judges, religious leaders, civil society representatives, and students.
The LG said the new laws reflect Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a citizen-centric, transparent, and technology-driven justice system.
He added that these reforms are not just legal provisions but a transformation of the justice delivery mechanism to make it more accessible and effective, even in remote regions like Ladakh.
Commending the preparedness of Ladakh Police, the LG noted that officers have been trained extensively, equipped with tablets and CUG SIMs for digital evidence collection, and mock drills have been conducted across districts.
Highlighting achievements, Gupta said Kargil Police Station became the first in the country to register a case under the new laws, file a chargesheet within five days, and secure a conviction.
He also pointed out that Ladakh has integrated the Zero FIR system with CCTNS, adopted MedLEaPR for instant medico-legal reports, and connected all police stations to the CCTNS CAS application.
Chief Secretary Dr Kotwal, in his address, explained that the new laws aim to ensure speedy justice and reduce under-trials through provisions such as community service.
He said Ladakh is also working to establish a strong prosecuting wing and a modern forensic laboratory.
A play on the BNSS Act 2023 was also staged during the programme.
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