Shillong, June 18: Meghalaya on Thursday took a major step towards modernising its criminal justice system with the launch of a digital Investigation Monitoring Module and the release of new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for police, alongside a large-scale public awareness exhibition on India’s newly enacted criminal laws.

Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong inaugurated the Nyaya Sanhita Exhibition at the State Convention Centre in Shillong, an initiative aimed at familiarising citizens, traditional institutions, students and government officials with the country’s new criminal justice framework.

The event also saw the launch of the Meghalaya Police Investigation Monitoring Module, a technology-driven platform designed to strengthen criminal investigations, improve case tracking and enhance accountability in policing.

Addressing a gathering of traditional leaders, students, government officials and community representatives, Tynsong underscored the need for stronger collaboration between the government, law enforcement agencies and local institutions to ensure successful implementation of the new laws.

He said the exhibition, organised in line with directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, was intended to bridge the gap between legal reforms and public understanding through interactive displays and demonstrations.

“The success of the new criminal laws depends not only on enforcement but also on public awareness and participation,” Tynsong said, urging students and community leaders to disseminate the knowledge gained from the exhibition within their respective communities.

Highlighting Meghalaya’s roadmap for implementing the new legal framework, the Deputy Chief Minister outlined the State’s “T3” approach — Timeline, Technology and Trust — stressing that timely investigations, greater use of technology and enhanced public confidence would be key to effective justice delivery.

In a significant boost to investigative capabilities, Tynsong announced that forensic mobile vans equipped with modern technology have now been deployed in all 12 districts of Meghalaya. The mobile units are expected to improve evidence collection and accelerate investigations, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach areas.

He further noted that the new criminal laws are designed to reduce delays in investigations and expedite the filing of charge sheets. The State has also established a dedicated Directorate of Prosecution, staffed by legal professionals from the Law Department, to strengthen prosecution and help clear pending cases.

Director General of Police Idashisha Nongrang described the new criminal laws as a historic shift from colonial-era legislation.

“After 160 years, India has enacted criminal laws that are more relevant to present-day realities and challenges,” she said, noting that evolving crime patterns require modern legal tools and investigative mechanisms.

The DGP said the reforms would equip law enforcement agencies to deal more effectively with contemporary crimes while improving the overall efficiency of the criminal justice system.

The programme also featured the felicitation of police personnel for exemplary service and dedication to duty.

The exhibition concluded with a call for greater public engagement in understanding the new legal framework, with officials emphasising that informed citizens and strong community participation remain central to building a more responsive and accountable justice system.

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