Ladakh Police inaugurated a two-day exhibition on the three New Criminal Laws at the Auditorium Hall of the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Leh on August 2. The exhibition was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, in the presence of Chief Secretary UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal (IAS); Director General of Police, Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal (IPS); and Dy. CEC LAHDC-Leh, Tsering Angchuk.
 
The exhibition highlighted the significance of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) in strengthening the Criminal Justice System. A key focus was the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) and its five pillars—Police, Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Prosecution, Judiciary, and Prisons.

A skit was performed to depict the complete sequence of crime investigation and justice delivery—from the scene of crime to final conviction—illustrating the use of Dial 112, Police Station, Hospital, FSL, Prosecution, Judiciary, and Prisons. The presentation also showcased technological innovations such as e-FIR, e-Sakshya, NAFIS, Medleapr, e-Prosecution, e-FSL, and Nyay Shruti, which are integrated into the ICJS platform for seamless data sharing across its pillars.

Speaking on the occasion, DGP Ladakh, Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal (IPS), emphasized the successful implementation of the New Criminal Laws and ICJS by Ladakh Police. He noted with pride that Ladakh is the first Union Territory to operationalize  Medleapr  after the enactment of the new laws. Reiterating Ladakh Police’s commitment to a speedy and transparent justice delivery system, he assured continued adoption of the latest technologies to address emerging crime challenges.

Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal (IAS) commended the efforts of the Home Department and Ladakh Police in implementing the laws, stressing that directive from the MHA and BPR\&D have been meticulously followed, positioning Ladakh among the frontrunners nationwide. He also apprised the LG of the ongoing recruitment process to strengthen manpower across all ICJS pillars.

Following the skit, dignitaries visited stalls set up by Police, FSL, Prosecution, and Prisons, where officials explained the technological advancements under ICJS and key provisions of the new laws.

The event was attended by the First Lady, Bindu Gupta; Administrative Secretaries of UT Ladakh; heads of religious, social, and political organizations; Vice-Chancellors of the University of Ladakh and CIBS; Deputy Commissioner Leh; Principal and Sessions Judge Leh; Directors of various departments; officers of the Civil Secretariat, District Administration, and Ladakh Police; President of the Bar Association, Leh; and students and faculty from EJM College, Government Boys’ and Girls’ Higher Secondary Schools, and CIBS-Leh.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by In-charge DIG, Leh-Kargil Range, Vikas Kumar (IPS), who provided a detailed overview of the three new laws and the ICJS platform. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by AIG CIV PHQ Ladakh, Kacho Ishtyaq AA Khan (JKPS).