Ranchi: Suman Gupta, Additional Director General of Police (Training & Modernization), chaired a high-level review meeting at the police headquarters on Wednesday to assess the preparedness and implementation of investigative procedures under the newly enacted criminal laws.
The meeting was attended by Zonal Inspectors General of Police, Range Deputy Inspectors General, Senior Superintendents of Police, and Superintendents of Police (including Railways), both physically and through online mode. Among those physically present were Kartik S., DIG (Jharkhand State Police) and Nodal Officer, CCTNS; Sandhya Rani Mehta, DIG (Crime Research Division); Rishabh Jha, SP (ATS), along with the concerned team from police headquarters.
The ADG reviewed the current status of the use of electronic tools in the investigation of criminal cases, the timely disposal of cases, and the application of scientific methods during probes. Key areas of discussion included the use of videography and photography at crime scenes, electronic recording of statements of victims and witnesses, and integration of such evidence using the state’s e-Sakshya mobile app.
All districts were instructed to ensure 100% use of electronic tools in evidence collection, particularly for cases with a punishment of seven years or more. In such cases, immediate deployment of forensic teams to crime scenes was mandated, and investigators were directed to complete investigations within the 60- and 90-day timelines stipulated under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Zonal DIGs were assigned the responsibility of ensuring compliance with these directives at the district level. They were also instructed to conduct regular reviews and monitoring of implementation.
ADG Gupta emphasized the importance of real-time and quality data entry into the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS). To strengthen data management, a state-level training campaign is planned for police officers and personnel during May-June 2025.