Chandigarh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to arrive in Chandigarh this evening, just one day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to assess the progress of three new criminal laws designed to reform the criminal justice system.
The event will include newly recruited Indian Police Service (IPS) officers from across the nation, who will participate in discussions about enforcement, judicial processes, and evidence management related to the new laws. The Chandigarh Police will provide a comprehensive presentation on the integration and operation of various applications.
Chandigarh is notable for being the first city in India to achieve full implementation of all three laws. The local police will demonstrate applications such as e-Sakshya, Nyay Setu, Nyay Shruti, and e-summons, developed by the National Informatics Centre in partnership with the National Crime Records Bureau.
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi is expected to stay in the city for three hours, while Home Minister Shah will spend the night at one of the Raj Bhawans. Special arrangements are being made at Punjab Engineering College (PEC) for the Prime Minister’s visit.
This trip follows Modi’s earlier visit to Panchkula on October 16, where he attended the swearing-in ceremony of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and held a meeting with National Democratic Alliance chief ministers.
Shah last visited Chandigarh on August 4 to review the implementation of the new criminal laws and to launch four national applications, receiving demonstrations of the interoperable criminal justice system.
In anticipation of the visits, Chandigarh has been designated as a “no flying zone” until December 3, due to potential security threats from drone attacks. The Deputy Commissioner issued an order stating that this restriction is necessary for the safety of V.V.I.P.s and the public, though it will not apply to law enforcement agencies and authorized personnel. Violations of this order will lead to legal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and other applicable laws.