Ampati, June 14: In preparation for the implementation of the new criminal laws, viz., Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, on July 1, 2024.
The Meghalaya Administrative Training Institute (MATI) conducted a two-day training session titled “Sensitization of 3 Criminal Codes” for district officials on Thursday and Friday at the DRDA Conference Hall in Ampati, South West Garo Hills.
The training was attended by District Magistrates, officials from the Social Welfare Department, Police Department, legal practitioners, and other stakeholders involved with the implementation and enforcement of these new laws in South West Garo Hills District.
Marientina K Marak, Law Officer from the Law Department, served as the primary resource person for the event. Additional sessions were led by Tengsrang M Sangma, Public Prosecutor from South West Garo Hills District, and Ravi K. Sangma, MPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of South West Garo Hills. Their combined expertise provided comprehensive insights and practical knowledge to the participants.
In the run-up to this event, an intensive training program specifically for police officers of South West Garo Hills was held at the Office of the Superintendent of Police and Circuit House, Ampati.
This session was part of a broader initiative where Master Trainers from the Police Department, who had completed a rigorous two-week training at the North Eastern Police Academy (NEPA), conducted the training for local police officers over two days.
These training sessions are crucial for ensuring that all officials are well-prepared for the upcoming changes in the criminal justice system, which aim to enhance the legal framework and ensure better administration of justice in India.
