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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
Woman officer files murder chargesheet in six days with citizens help
Nagpur: A woman police officer, Sharda Bhopale , scripted history by filing a 195-page chargesheet in a murder case within six days of the crime. Citizens came forward to help in the investigation to ensure justice for a 34-year-old widow, Hemlata Vaidya , who was brutally killed by her paramour at Dabha on May 6. As per the police department, this was possibly the swiftest filing of chargesheet with scientific and digital evidence in a murder the murder, the process of registering the case stretched to the following day, May 7, with completion of legal formalities. The accused, Akshay Date, was nabbed by Gittikhadan police on May 7. The probe was handed over to assistant police inspector Sharda Bhopale under the supervision of Zonal DCP Rahul Madane. And the chargesheet was filed on May entire gamut of evidence was recorded in the e-Sakshya app as per norms laid down under Bharatiya Nyay Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). "Around 16 witness statements were recorded, including five before the magistrate. The forensic query on the murder weapon was also collected, establishing its link to injuries on Hemlata's body. Call detail records were also included, apart from CCTV footage analysis," said senior inspector senior inspector Kailash Deshmane, adding the vehicle used in the murder was also stated the probe was handed over to Sharda Bhopale, as it was a case connected to an atrocity against the fair sex. "The probe gained impetus after citizens who had witnessed the murder, those who had rushed to help the victim, and the good Samaritan who had taken her to the hospital came forward to furnish their statements against the perpetrator. They sought justice for the widow, who was raising her only daughter by working at a private office. She was murdered for no fault of her own, and citizens showed unprecedented sensitivity and social responsibility to help in the investigation," said Deshmane, who formed several teams and allotted them tasks to assist the investigating officer, Sharda was killed by her jilted paramour who was angry at being ignored and hammered her skull with a heavy object. After being arrested on May 7, Date was sent to police remand until May 12 by court. The remand was extended by one more day. On May 13, the court sent Date to magisterial custody in Nagpur Central Jail. On the same day, the chargesheet was sent.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Amit Shah reviews new criminal law implementation in Puducherry, stresses use of Tamil in FIRs
Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of three new criminal laws in Puducherry with its LG K Kailashnathan and emphasised on registration of FIRs in the Union territory in Tamil only, with arrangements for making them available in other languages where required. At the review meeting attended by the Puducherry home minister, chief secretary and DGP, besides the Union home secretary and chiefs of Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) and National Crime Records Bureau ( NCRB ), Shah insisted that only the Director of Prosecution (DoP) have the right to give legal advice in any criminal case. He said the fingerprints of all arrested criminals should be recorded under NAFIS , the national fingerprint database, and provisions like e-summons , e-Sakshya, Nyaya Shruti and forensics fully implemented as soon as possible. The home minister praised Puducherry for having done a good job towards the implementation of the three new criminal laws and called for their 100% rollout as expeditiously as possible. Shah said the UT chief secretary and DGP should review the progress of implementation of the new criminal laws once a week, the home minister every 15 days and the LG once a month.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Amit Shah reviews implementation of three criminal laws in Puducherry, says FIRs should be registered in Tamil
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) said that First Information Reports (FIRs) in the Union Territory of Puducherry should be registered in Tamil and arrangements should be made to make it available in other languages to those who require it. Mr. Shah held a review meeting with Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan to assess the implementation of the three new criminal laws in the Union Territory. The discussion focused on the progress and status of key provisions concerning police, prisons, courts, prosecution, and forensic services. Also Read | Puducherry CM urges police to create awareness amongst public on three new criminal laws The Minister said that fingerprints of all arrested criminals should be recorded under National Automated Fingerprints Identification System (NAFIS) so that the database can be used optimally. He said that only the Director of Prosecution (DoP) should have the right to give legal advice in any case. The Home Minister said that provisions like e-summons, e-Sakshya, Nyaya Shruti and forensics should be fully implemented as soon as possible. He said that the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police of the Union Territory of Puducherry should review the progress of implementation of the new criminal laws once a week, Puducherry Home Minister every 15 days, and the Lieutenant Governor once in a month.
Deccan Herald
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
FIRs in Puducherry should be registered in Tamil: Amit Shah
The home minister said that provisions like e-summons, e-Sakshya, Nyaya Shruti and forensics should be fully implemented as soon as possible.
The Print
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
FIRs in Puducherry should be registered in Tamil: Amit Shah
The home minister said FIRs in Puducherry should be registered in Tamil language only and arrangements should be made to make it available in other languages to those who require it, according to an official release. Chairing a meeting where implementation of three new criminal laws in Puducherry was reviewed with Lieutenant Governor (LG) K Kailashnathan, Shah took stock of the progress and current status of key provisions concerning police, prisons, courts, prosecution, and forensic services. New Delhi, May 13 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said FIRs in the Union territory of Puducherry should be registered in Tamil and arrangements should be made to make it available in other languages to those who require it. He said the Union territory has done a good job towards the implementation of the three new criminal laws brought under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasised on ensuring the early implementation of the new criminal laws. Shah said fingerprints of all arrested criminals should be recorded under NAFIS so that the database can be used optimally. He said that only the Director of Prosecution should have the right to give legal advice in any case. The home minister said that provisions like e-summons, e-Sakshya, Nyaya Shruti and forensics should be fully implemented as soon as possible. He said the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of the Union territory should review the progress of implementation of the new criminal laws once a week, the home minister every 15 days and the LG once in a month. The meeting was attended by the Home Minister of Puducherry, Union Home Secretary, Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of the union territory among others. PTI ACB ZMN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
