Srinagar, July 01: Jammu & Kashmir Police registered the first FIRs under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in Anantnag, Srinagar, Baramulla, Kulgam, and Police District Sopore. This historic event marks the beginning of a new era in the justice delivery system within the Kashmir Zone.
FIR No. 143/2024, registered under Section 125(a) and 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 at Police Station Bijbehara, is the first FIR in the Kashmir Zone. Similarly, in Srinagar, the first case, FIR No. 22/2024, under Sections 303 BNS and 135(1) of the Electricity Act, was registered at Police Station Chanapora.
Baramulla Police registered its first case, FIR No. 93/2024, under Sections 303(2) and 329(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Police Station Kreeri. In Police District Sopore, the first case, FIR No. 25/2024, under Sections 223, 303(ii), and 326A of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, was registered at Police Station Panzla. Kulgam Police also registered its first case, FIR No. 47/2024, under Sections 74 and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Police Station Yaripora.
This development sets a vital precedent for the implementation of the new criminal law framework and underscores the swift and decisive action taken by the police to uphold the law and ensure justice for all. It is a testament to the dedicated efforts of the District Police and the judiciary in harmonizing the legal framework, enhancing the efficacy of the justice system, and strengthening the rule of law in the district.
The historic nature of this event signifies the entry of J&K Police into a new era, paving the way for a more efficient and robust justice delivery mechanism.
District Police Anantnag Registers First FIR Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
