New criminal laws: UP Police lodges 255 FIRs on Day 1

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Police lodged at least 255 FIRs and 28 non-cognizable reports (NCR) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, on the first day of the implementation of three new laws, on Monday.

Director general of police Prashant Kumar said that FIRs were first registered in Amroha and Bareilly under the new laws.

“Registration of FIRs is 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.

The FIRs were lodged from 9.15am to 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.

“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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