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Raipur, 09 April 2025: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, while reviewing the work of the Home Department in the Mantralaya (Secretariat) today, directed to give top priority to the effective implementation of the new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) implemented by the Government of India.
These laws will not only bring reforms in the justice system, but will also help in instilling fear in criminals and confidence in the general public, Sai said.
The Chief Minister said that effective understanding and practical training of these laws is necessary for the police force, prosecution officers and other related personnel.
He directed that workshops and seminars should be organized in all the districts in a phased manner, in which training should be given through case study and mock trial.
During the review meeting, the Chief Minister laid special emphasis on making the crime investigation system more effective, scientific and authentic.
He said that in criminal cases, not only arrests should be made, but investigation should be completed on the basis of accurate and strong evidence so that the accused can be punished.
Sai also said that investigation officers should be made proficient in the use of modern research techniques, digital forensics, CCTNS system and scientific equipment. Providing timely justice to the victims is the priority of the state government and for this, transparency, promptness and technical efficiency in the research process is essential, he added.
In view of the increasing challenge of cyber crimes, the Chief Minister also directed to make the cyber cell technically capable and to run a campaign to connect the public with cyber awareness.
On this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister-Home Vijay Sharma, Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain, Additional Chief Secretary-Home Manoj Kumar Pingua, Director General of Police Arun Dev Gautam, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Subodh Kumar Singh, Secretary Rahul Bhagat and other senior officers were present.
