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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Forensic labs power UP's crackdown on organised crime
Lucknow: In a major stride towards justice through scientific precision, the Yogi govt has overhauled its forensic infrastructure. This empowers law enforcement with stronger evidence and enables tougher action against criminals under its zero-tolerance policy. Over the past eight years, Uttar Pradesh set up state-of-the-art forensic labs that were instrumental in securing convictions in over 75,000 cases. These facilities ensured that even hardened criminals and mafia — once acquitted for lack of evidence — now face the full force of the law. Before 2017, the state had only four forensic labs in Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra and Ghaziabad, limiting access to forensic testing across many districts. However, under CM Yogi's leadership, eight new labs have been set up in Jhansi, Kannauj, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Gonda, Aligarh and Moradabad, taking the total number to 12. Further expansion is already underway, with six more labs being rapidly developed in Ayodhya, Bareilly, Banda, Azamgarh, Mirzapur and Saharanpur, aiming to extend scientific support to every region of the state. This forensic boost has had a direct impact on the pace and quality of criminal investigations and prosecutions. Compared to 2022, the year 2023 witnessed a significant increase in the number of cases resolved through forensic labs. Under its zero-tolerance policy towards crime, the Yogi govt also achieved several major milestones and gained national recognition for its efforts. Uttar Pradesh is now connected to a high-speed fingerprint database server under the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS). According to the NCRB in New Delhi, the state now ranks first in the country in fingerprint enrolment. So far, over 4.14 lakh fingerprints were successfully registered. This reflects UP's effective use of technology to gather evidence and build digital criminal records. Investigations are now faster, and crime control has markedly improved. The Yogi govt also strengthened coordination with the Centre for NAFIS operations, enabling real-time fingerprint analysis across districts through a state-level server. New technologies were also adopted to analyse biological samples based on the latest standards like BNS, BNSS, and BSA-2023, improving the validity and reliability of evidence.
The Print
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
India entering new era of justice with scientific evidence and forensic expertise: MoS Home Affairs
The minister said the Government of India is fully committed to establishing modern forensic laboratories in every district. He was addressing the directors of central and state forensic science laboratories and other stakeholders at the valedictory session of the two-day meet here. Chandigarh, May 24 (PTI) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar Saturday said that with the introduction of three new criminal laws, India is entering a new era of justice where scientific evidence and forensic expertise are pivotal to ensuring transparency, speed, and accuracy in investigations. 'Under the recently approved National Forensic Infrastructure Scheme (NAFIS), an amount of Rs 2,254.40 crore will be invested to build and upgrade forensic facilities, train personnel, enhance research, and develop indigenous technology to make India self-reliant in forensic science. 'We aim to ensure mandatory forensic investigation in all crimes involving punishment of more than seven years, and align the criminal justice system with technology-driven evidence collection and analysis,' he said. The two-day national meet concluded at the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) here. The national meet focused on aligning forensic services with the country's newly enacted criminal laws to build a justice system that is fast, transparent, and rooted in scientific evidence, said an official statement. Organised under the theme 'Strengthening Forensic Science Services as per the New Criminal Laws', the event brought together the CFSL and state FSL directors, senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs and experts from law enforcement and academia. The event was attended by the directors of CFSLs and state FSLs from across the country, as well as key officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs and law enforcement agencies. The meet aimed to strengthen the forensic ecosystem to support the implementation of the new criminal laws – the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. The minister said the four pillars of this transformation will be infrastructure development, skilled human resources, technological upgradation (AI, machine learning, national data networks) and standardisation through SOPs and integration with systems like ICGS and CCTNS. In his inaugural address, Dr SK Jain, director and chief forensic scientist, the Directorate of Forensic Science Services (DFSS), Ministry of Home Affairs, emphasised the transformative role of forensic science in the context of the new criminal codes. Director, CFSL Chandigarh, Dr Sukhminder Kaur, emphasised the importance of collaboration and innovation, noting that forensic science is the backbone of modern criminal investigation. Chandigarh has emerged as a national model in implementing the new criminal laws. On December 3, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the three new criminal laws to the nation from Chandigarh. PTI CHS MNK MNK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Amit Shah reviews new criminal law implementation in Puducherry, stresses use of Tamil in FIRs
Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of three new criminal laws in Puducherry with its LG K Kailashnathan and emphasised on registration of FIRs in the Union territory in Tamil only, with arrangements for making them available in other languages where required. At the review meeting attended by the Puducherry home minister, chief secretary and DGP, besides the Union home secretary and chiefs of Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) and National Crime Records Bureau ( NCRB ), Shah insisted that only the Director of Prosecution (DoP) have the right to give legal advice in any criminal case. He said the fingerprints of all arrested criminals should be recorded under NAFIS , the national fingerprint database, and provisions like e-summons , e-Sakshya, Nyaya Shruti and forensics fully implemented as soon as possible. The home minister praised Puducherry for having done a good job towards the implementation of the three new criminal laws and called for their 100% rollout as expeditiously as possible. Shah said the UT chief secretary and DGP should review the progress of implementation of the new criminal laws once a week, the home minister every 15 days and the LG once a month.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Amit Shah reviews implementation of three criminal laws in Puducherry, says FIRs should be registered in Tamil
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) said that First Information Reports (FIRs) in the Union Territory of Puducherry should be registered in Tamil and arrangements should be made to make it available in other languages to those who require it. Mr. Shah held a review meeting with Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan to assess the implementation of the three new criminal laws in the Union Territory. The discussion focused on the progress and status of key provisions concerning police, prisons, courts, prosecution, and forensic services. Also Read | Puducherry CM urges police to create awareness amongst public on three new criminal laws The Minister said that fingerprints of all arrested criminals should be recorded under National Automated Fingerprints Identification System (NAFIS) so that the database can be used optimally. He said that only the Director of Prosecution (DoP) should have the right to give legal advice in any case. The Home Minister said that provisions like e-summons, e-Sakshya, Nyaya Shruti and forensics should be fully implemented as soon as possible. He said that the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police of the Union Territory of Puducherry should review the progress of implementation of the new criminal laws once a week, Puducherry Home Minister every 15 days, and the Lieutenant Governor once in a month.
The Print
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
FIRs in Puducherry should be registered in Tamil: Amit Shah
The home minister said FIRs in Puducherry should be registered in Tamil language only and arrangements should be made to make it available in other languages to those who require it, according to an official release. Chairing a meeting where implementation of three new criminal laws in Puducherry was reviewed with Lieutenant Governor (LG) K Kailashnathan, Shah took stock of the progress and current status of key provisions concerning police, prisons, courts, prosecution, and forensic services. New Delhi, May 13 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said FIRs in the Union territory of Puducherry should be registered in Tamil and arrangements should be made to make it available in other languages to those who require it. He said the Union territory has done a good job towards the implementation of the three new criminal laws brought under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasised on ensuring the early implementation of the new criminal laws. Shah said fingerprints of all arrested criminals should be recorded under NAFIS so that the database can be used optimally. He said that only the Director of Prosecution should have the right to give legal advice in any case. The home minister said that provisions like e-summons, e-Sakshya, Nyaya Shruti and forensics should be fully implemented as soon as possible. He said the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of the Union territory should review the progress of implementation of the new criminal laws once a week, the home minister every 15 days and the LG once in a month. The meeting was attended by the Home Minister of Puducherry, Union Home Secretary, Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of the union territory among others. PTI ACB ZMN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
