New criminal laws: UP Police registers 255 FIRs on first day

TNN / Updated: Jul 2, 2024, 09:19 IST

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Uttar Pradesh Police efficiently implemented new criminal laws, registering 255 FIRs on the first day following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directives. Information dissemination occurred through YouTube, social media, and posters. Special emphasis was placed on officer training, and the technical wing ensured network availability with essential software.

New criminal laws: UP Police registers 255 FIRs on first day

UP DGP Prashant Kumar

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Police lodged 255 FIRs and 28 non-cognizable reports (NCR) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, till 8 pm on the first day of the implementation of three new laws, on Monday.
Director general of police Prashant Kumar said that first FIR under the new laws was registered in Amroha at 9.51 am, followed by Bareilly at 10.17 am.

In all, three FIRs were lodged in Lucknow, first of them being for theft in Nigohan.

“Registration of FIRs was smooth across all locations. Special programmes were conducted at all police stations across the state. Preparations for the implementation of the new laws were already completed according to the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, including procurement of training and necessary equipment,” the DGP said.

“Technical wing has made necessary networking available at all locations, incorporating essential software and content provided by the central govt,” he said, adding that at least 255 FIRs were lodged till 8pm.
“We have also uploaded information about the three new criminal laws on YouTube. Posters and pamphlets have been distributed in all police stations. Soft copies have been uploaded on all social media platforms,” he added. Kumar clarified that the ongoing cases or those under investigation would not be affected by the new laws.

‘New laws applicable only on cases filed on & after July 1’
The new laws and sections will be applicable only on cases registered on and after July 1. There will be no impact on ongoing cases or those under investigation,” the DGP added.
Police commissioner of Ghaziabad, Ajay Mishra, said that till 5pm eight cases under new laws were registered. “We have trained all our officers regarding the new laws,” the officer said.
Commissioner of police, Prayagraj, Tarun Gauba said that six FIRs were lodged in the district.

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