Srinagar: The IGP Kashmir inaugurated a three-day training programme on the ‘Investigation of UAPA Cases,’ in collaboration with the National Investigation Agency (NIA), at the police control room Kashmir on Monday.
The training will last for three consecutive days and aims to equip officers with the tools and knowledge needed to meet the demands of modern law enforcement.
The initiative is designed for investigating officers to adopt the latest techniques, standard practices, and investigative skills to expedite and enhance the quality of investigations in UAPA cases.
The police spokesperson said that the inaugural session began with DySP headquarters Srinagar, Sleet Shah, extending a warm welcome to the chief guest, IGP Kashmir.
SSP NIA Srinagar, Sandeep Choudhary, presented mementos to IGP Kashmir and DIG CKR Srinagar. The event was attended by senior officials from the Kashmir Zone, including the SSP Srinagar, Joint Director (JD) Prosecution, and Investigating Officers of the Kashmir Zone.
In his address, IGP Kashmir highlighted the importance of effectively utilising the UAPA to address security challenges while improving investigative skills to increase efficiency. He urged the officers to adhere to established procedures and deepen their understanding of the UAPA in order to conduct investigations in a logical and systematic manner. He stressed the need for meticulous case management, with a focus on the admissibility of evidence and the development of clear action plans.
Furthermore, IGP Kashmir underscored the importance of maintaining high standards in documentation, including writing comprehensive case diaries, preparing memos, and drafting well-structured charge sheets to secure convictions. He encouraged the officers to master the collection of both digital and physical evidence, ensuring a robust foundation for each case. He also stressed the IOs to improve their drafting skills for preparing FIRs, memos, and charge sheets to enhance the quality of investigation.
Additionally, IGP Kashmir urged the investigating officers to improve the disposal rate of cases under investigation and ensure follow-up in court to secure convictions.
Calling the programme a vital opportunity, IGP Kashmir motivated the participants to fully engage and enhance their expertise in handling UAPA cases.
Several investigators will speak during the programme, delivering lectures and discussing NIA case studies, the NIA Act, the UAPA, special provisions, scheduled offences, cyber crime investigations, court trials, and search and seizure in terrorism-related cases, reads the statement.
