Phek District Enforcement Force conducts legal sesitisation programme for personnel

Mezivolu T Therieh, Holika Sukhalu, Dr. Pritpal Kaur and participants during a legal sensitization-cum-crime conference in Phek town on May 2.

• KOHIMA — Phek District Enforcement Force (DEF), in collaboration with Phek District Court and Prosecution Wing, conducted a legal sensitisation on BNS, BNSS, BSA, NDPS, POCSO Act and NLTP Act-cum-crime conference on May 2 at the office of the superintendent of police (SP) in Phek town.
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• An update from Phek Police stated that hands-on training on legal procedures was conducted using case studies related to the NDPS Act, murder cases and other laws.
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• The district and sessions judge of Phek, Mezivolu T Therieh, spoke on the significance of the criminal justice delivery system. She has lauded the timely services rendered by the police and urged participants to stay updated with technology used in the legal field.

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• The chief judicial magistrate (CJM) of Phek, Holika Sukhalu, made a powerpoint presentation on new and special laws. She emphasised proper procedures and documentation in all cases.
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• Also speaking on the occasion, the SP of Phek, Dr. Pritpal Kaur, urged all officers to remain informed about new laws and their procedures. She stressed the importance of teamwork in investigations and called for regular training on legal procedures.
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• Meanwhile, the additional public prosecutor Zheviholi, along with assistant public prosecutors Samuel and Vetsuzo Tunyi addressed questions and challenges faced by investigating officers (IO) during trials and investigations.
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• It stated that about 40 participants including staff from the SP’s office, ASP, SDPO, PI court staff and all officers in-charge of police stations attended the programme.
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• The programme was chaired by Khuza Jurry, SDPO Phek, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Bendang, additional SP of Phek.
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• New investigation room inaugurated
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• A new investigation room-cum-legal programme room was inaugurated at Phek Police Station on May 2 for legal aid, investigations and other legal programmes.
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• The room was inaugurated by superintendent of police (SP) Phek, Dr. Pritpal Kaur, and the chief judicial magistrate (CJM), Holika Sukhalu.
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• An update stated that the room is equipped with modern technologies such as audio and video recorders, CCTV, scalers and measurement tools, which would aid investigation officers and legal teams in conducting legal procedures.