Haryana's Director General of Police, Shatrujeet Kapur, held a meeting on Sunday to discuss how to effectively implement three new criminal laws, combat violent crimes, and work towards a drug-free state.
The meeting included senior officials and superintendents of police from across the state, who joined via video conference, according to an official statement.
The three new laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, replaced the outdated colonial-era laws—the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872—on July 1.
DGP Kapur stated that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has set a goal to make Haryana a model state for implementing these laws effectively. These laws must be fully implemented by February 28.
Kapur highlighted that these new laws will strengthen the justice system, ensuring people receive faster justice. He also mentioned that Haryana Police has all the resources necessary for this, with more to be provided as needed.
The DGP also reviewed the progress of the state’s drug eradication efforts, stating that making Haryana drug-free is a top priority for the police. While there has been significant progress, he stressed the need for a more organised approach.
He emphasised that educating people about the dangers of drugs and cracking down on drug smugglers are essential for making villages and neighbourhoods drug-free.
Kapur directed police officers to take strict action against drug dealers and to adopt a zero-tolerance policy. He also instructed officers to take action against pharmacists selling banned drugs.
Additionally, those addicted to drugs should receive counselling and treatment at district-level rehabilitation centers or OPDs.
He encouraged SHOs and DSPs to visit villages and engage with people in 'chaupals' to gather important information for making their areas drug-free.
The DGP also gave guidelines on crime control, advising strict action against criminals, and discussed strategies to deal with new tactics being used by offenders.
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