Shah reviews implementation of new criminal laws with Odisha CM | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday held a crucial meeting with chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi to review implementation of three new criminal laws in the state.
During the high-level meeting, Shah emphasised that Odisha should prioritize complete implementation of the new criminal laws across all administrative levels over the next six months, considering the state’s industrial and technological growth trajectory.
The three new laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarika Surakshya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — were recently enacted to modernise India’s criminal justice system.
“Next decade is crucial for development of Odisha considering the state’s future industrial and technological growth, new criminal laws will play a vital role in strengthening law and order,” he said, outlining a structured monitoring mechanism for implementation.
The home minister directed that the home secretary should conduct weekly reviews, while the chief secretary and DGP should review progress fortnightly. The CM has been tasked with monthly reviews to ensure timely implementation.
Following the meeting, Majhi announced ambitious recruitment plans to fill 12,000 positions across various security forces, including 3,000 personnel each for the Odisha Special Striking Force and Industrial Security Force, and 2,000 traffic personnel.
“While Odisha remains peaceful, we are taking steps to further strengthen our law enforcement system,” said Majhi, who also holds the home portfolio. He revealed plans to establish 20 new cyber police stations and deploy specialized crime scene officers.
The CM, who was in New Delhi primarily to lead an investors’ meet which ended on Tuesday, said the recruitment process had slowed down in the past govt, creating large-scale vacancies.
Other key initiatives discussed included measures to reduce road accidents through special traffic verticals and strengthening cyber security infrastructure. “These reforms aim to enhance law enforcement efficiency and expedite disposal of pending cases,” Majhi added.
The meeting was attended by senior officials, including chief secretary Manoj Ahuja, DGP YB Khurania, and representatives from the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) and National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
During the high-level meeting, Shah emphasised that Odisha should prioritize complete implementation of the new criminal laws across all administrative levels over the next six months, considering the state’s industrial and technological growth trajectory.
The three new laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarika Surakshya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — were recently enacted to modernise India’s criminal justice system.
“Next decade is crucial for development of Odisha considering the state’s future industrial and technological growth, new criminal laws will play a vital role in strengthening law and order,” he said, outlining a structured monitoring mechanism for implementation.
The home minister directed that the home secretary should conduct weekly reviews, while the chief secretary and DGP should review progress fortnightly. The CM has been tasked with monthly reviews to ensure timely implementation.
Following the meeting, Majhi announced ambitious recruitment plans to fill 12,000 positions across various security forces, including 3,000 personnel each for the Odisha Special Striking Force and Industrial Security Force, and 2,000 traffic personnel.
“While Odisha remains peaceful, we are taking steps to further strengthen our law enforcement system,” said Majhi, who also holds the home portfolio. He revealed plans to establish 20 new cyber police stations and deploy specialized crime scene officers.
The CM, who was in New Delhi primarily to lead an investors’ meet which ended on Tuesday, said the recruitment process had slowed down in the past govt, creating large-scale vacancies.
Other key initiatives discussed included measures to reduce road accidents through special traffic verticals and strengthening cyber security infrastructure. “These reforms aim to enhance law enforcement efficiency and expedite disposal of pending cases,” Majhi added.
The meeting was attended by senior officials, including chief secretary Manoj Ahuja, DGP YB Khurania, and representatives from the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) and National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
