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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
400 Kerala road stretches unsafe for pedestrians
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Pedestrian deaths accounted for 26.5% — over one-fourth — of the total fatalities in road accidents in Kerala between 2018 and 2022. As per a study by the NATPAC (National Transportation Planning and Research Centre) based on the data, the state has 400 pedestrian vulnerable corridors — sections of roads where risks to pedestrians are exceptionally high — spanning a total 555.81 km. The study said more than 5,100 pedestrians died in road crashes in Kerala between 2018 and 2022 in these corridors. The NATPAC analysis also found that 62% of the 400 corridors lacked basic pedestrian facilities like footpaths and zebra crossings, further elevating risks. As per the Road Crash Statistics of the State Crime Records Bureau, Kerala Police — which was referred for the NATPAC study — as many as 19,468 people died and 2,11,534 were injured in 1,86,375 road accidents in Kerala from 2018 to 2022. Kerala ranked third in India when it came to total road accidents. Unsafe
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- New Indian Express
Bhubaneswar Police bust bike theft racket, five held in two cases
BHUBANESWAR: City police on Saturday arrested five persons in two separate cases of bike-theft and seized 15 stolen two-wheelers from them. While Badagada police nabbed four persons and seized 11 two-wheelers, Bharatpur police apprehended one anti-social and recovered four two-wheelers from him. Police commissioner S Dev Datta Singh told the mediapersons that in Bharatpur case, three of the four accused persons worked as driver, conductor and helper in private buses. After their duty hours, they used to steal two-wheelers from various places in the capital city. They then sold the stolen vehicles at either lower prices or dismantled them at different garages here and disposed of the parts. Singh also informed that as per various parameters, performance of two police stations in the Twin City was found to be the best among all the police stations in the state between January and July this year. 'State Crime Records Bureau assessed various parameters on Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems and found out that Bayalish Mouza police station in Cuttack was the best performing police station, followed by Badagada police station in Bhubaneswar in the last seven months,' said Singh.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Most murders in Bihar stem from land disputes'
1 2 Bihar has curbed major crimes like Maoist violence and kidnapping. Yet, challenges like murders over land disputes, attacks on police teams and the growing involvement of minors in crime remain concerns, Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar tells TOI's Kshitiz in an exclusive conversation. Excerpts: What are the main causes of murders in the state and how is the police addressing them? Most murders in the state arise from land or property disputes. The second most common cause relates to matters of love or extra-marital affairs. The police cannot prevent such murders as we have no authority to intervene in land disputes, which are civil matters. However, I have asked all station house officers (SHOs) to hold weekly meetings with their respective circle officers to try and resolve such disputes before they escalate. Do you think the crime rate is on the rise in Bihar? The law and order situation in Bihar has improved significantly over the past two decades. The crime rate has reduced to almost half of what it once was. Through strict measures and community policing, we have curbed Maoist activities, kidnapping and other major crimes. According to data from the State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB), the monthly average of murder cases registered in Bihar was 233 in 2021, 244 in 2022, 239 in 2023 and 232 in 2024. Between Jan 1 and June 30, 2025, the average was 229 per month. Our anti-Maoist operations have eliminated their presence entirely in north Bihar. In the Magadh zone, only one wanted Maoist, Nitesh Yadav, remains at large, currently believed to be in the hilly areas of Palamu district, Jharkhand. In the JB zone, only three armed Maoists remain and we continue targeted operations against them. Kidnapping, once an organised crime in the 1990s and early 2000s, has been virtually eradicated with only minimal cases now registered across the state. Is Bihar Police following the Uttar Pradesh model of 'Operation Langra'? We are not following any other state's model. Bihar Police does not believe that encounters are a solution to controlling crime. We use the minimum necessary force when arresting suspects, but in situations where criminals open fire, the police must respond in self-defence. What is driving minors and young people towards crime? Modern lifestyles, the desire to acquire everything quickly, online shopping, social media influences, forming romantic relationships and the urge to meet these aspirations are pushing some minors and young adults towards crime. Parents must keep a close watch on their children's activities, talk to them about their problems and help address them. What steps are being taken to control crime? We believe that early detection of crimes, swift investigations, gathering strong evidence and filing charge sheets promptly for speedy trials in cognisable offences are key to controlling crime. Between Jan 1 and June 30, 2025, a total of 750 accused persons were convicted. In the same period, 78 people received protection under the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018. We have also established specialised investigation cells, including the arms cell, bank and jewellery loot cell, narcotics cell, economic intelligence unit (EIU) cell and contract killer monitoring cell under the Bihar Special Task Force (STF). What explains the recent rise in attacks on police teams? The emergency response support system (ERSS) team of Dial-112 responds rapidly to reports of crime. However, these teams, usually consisting of only five to six personnel, are not equipped to handle violent mobs. Similarly, when police teams go to arrest suspects in remote villages or densely populated areas, they may face stone-pelting or mob resistance. In such cases, we identify the attackers, register FIRs against them and ensure they are arrested without delay. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- The Hindu
The Tamil Nadu police to roll out mobile application to collect mandatory audio-visual evidence
A new mobile phone application, called e-Sakshaya, will be rolled out soon for police personnel to collect audio-visual evidence, upload photographs of crime scenes or witnesses, and generate immutable SID packets (secure, geo-tagged, time-stamped evidence with hash verification). This will strengthen the chain of custody and admissibility of evidence, according to a senior police officer. The application was developed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to capture audio and video evidence and generate hash reports with time-stamp. It has an inbuilt system for generating certificates in the prescribed format. This is being implemented through the State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB) for the use of investigation officers. Training completed Every investigation officer should record all video evidence, along with audio evidence, wherever necessary, and photo evidence as required under provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the police officer said. The application is loaded in the mobile phones of all investigation officers, including head constables and inspectors. All of them have been trained in using the application, he added. Block chain technology is being used to ensure data integrity and trustworthiness. The application records videos, photographs, and witness details on the scene of crime, and search and seizure by a police officer. The proceedings of search and search would be recorded and forwarded to courts. Unforeseen situations Whenever eSakshya is unavailable owing to unforeseen situations such as lack of connectivity, the audio-video recording should be carried out through other available means. In such cases, Part-A certificate should be issued manually by the police personnel or the videographers who recorded the video on their device and Part-B certificate should be issued by an expert notified under Section 329 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, according to the Tamil Nadu Criminal Procedure Rules. The investigation officer should link SID packets with the First Information Report number/General Diary (GD) number and the case number register (CNR) number. The evidence, once uploaded, would go to the magistrates concerned and the courts may view the evidence in the case information system application/Sakshya portal on the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS), officials said. The ICJS has been established to make the justice delivery system more effective by integrating main parts of criminal justice: the police (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems), courts (e-Courts), jails (e-Prisons), forensic labs (e-Forensic), and prosecution (e-Prosecution).
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Time of India
Govt unveils ₹190-cr plan to modernise police force
1 2 Patna: In a major step towards bolstering law enforcement and public safety, the state govt has announced a sweeping modernisation plan for its police force, backed by substantial financial outlays for the fiscal year 2024-25. The initiative, designed to enhance both policing efficiency and public interface, involves procurement of advanced technology and infrastructure worth approximately Rs 190 crore. Under the plan, all investigating officers will be equipped with laptops and smartphones to comply with new provisions in criminal law mandating the use of audio-visual and electronic evidence. One of the key developments includes the acquisition of 34 mobile forensic vans at a cost of Rs 15 crore. These are intended to meet the legal requirement for forensic experts to visit crime scenes in cases where the potential sentence is seven years or more, a move that, according to police headquarters, bolsters scientific investigation capabilities. Additional director general (ADG) of the State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB) and modernisation, Sudhanshu Kumar, said, "The plan also focuses on strengthening surveillance and security infrastructure. A significant allocation of Rs 29 crore has been made for installing CCTV systems at key government sites, including the old secretariat and development buildings. The traffic management system will receive Rs 58 crore for equipment such as body-worn cameras and barriers. " Infrastructure development is another central pillar of the drive. Nine regional forensic science laboratories are being established across various police ranges. Of these, four – located in Purnia, Gaya, Saran and Munger – are already complete while the remaining five in Bettiah, Rohtas, Saharsa, Begusarai and Darbhanga are currently under construction. "Specialised units such as the Special Task Force (STF) and Anti-Terrorism Squad will also receive dedicated funding for equipment and training. A sum of Rs 24 crore has been allocated to upgrade communication systems and equipment," the ADG added. He added that the comprehensive modernisation plan represents a transformative leap for the Bihar Police. "This initiative marks a significant step in enhancing the police force's capacity to maintain law and order while adapting to the growing challenges of modern policing," Kumar said. "It is expected to greatly improve both operational efficiency and public service delivery," he added.
