Port Blair, Feb 29: In response to the enactment of the new criminal laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita – 2023, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita – 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam – 2023, the Andaman & Nicobar Police has initiated a comprehensive campaign aimed at capacity building of all Police personnel to effectively implement these laws starting from July 1st, 2024.
Under the visionary guidance of Shri. Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, and Shri. Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Home & Co-operation Minister of India, the Andaman & Nicobar Police is committed to ensuring that its officers are thoroughly acquainted with the provisions of the newly enacted laws. This initiative aligns with the government's vision to enhance professionalism and service delivery to citizens.
Led by Shri. Keshav Chandra, IAS, Chief Secretary, A & N Administration, and Shri. Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, Director General of Police, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, several committees have been formed to oversee the successful implementation of the new laws. These committees include the Legal Committee, Training Committee, Technical Upgradation Committee, Financial Committee, and Digital Investigation Committee.
Continuing its proactive efforts, the Andaman & Nicobar Police, under the leadership of Shri. Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, has collaborated with the Central Detective Training Institute Kolkata, operating under the Bureau of Police Research & Development, Govt. of India. A crucial training program has been organized at the Police Training School, Prothrapur, from February 29th to March 6th, 2024, for 70 officers ranging from Head Constables to Inspectors.
Experts from CDTI Kolkata, including Shri. Pradip Kumar Das, Shri. Sukumar Ghosh, Shri. Ananta Kumar, DySsP and Ct. Rajeev Kumar, are conducting the training sessions. Upon completion, these trained police personnel will be designated as Master Trainers within their respective Police Stations/Units, entrusted with the responsibility of imparting the training to their subordinates.
The Andaman & Nicobar Police reaffirms its commitment to upholding law and order while ensuring the protection and well-being of all citizens through effective implementation of the new criminal laws.