Bhubaneswar: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday highlighted the impact of India’s new criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) — stating that conviction rates rose sharply, with 87 out of every 100 accused now convicted in the country.Speaking at the inauguration of an exhibition on Nyaya Sanhita organised by the Odisha police, Shah underscored the significance of scientific and forensic investigation in strengthening the justice system. To bolster this vision, he laid the foundation stone for a National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and a Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), while also inaugurating a transit campus of the NFSU. “The permanent campus is expected to be operational within 3 years,” Shah said, adding that online forensic laboratories will be established in 1 district of every state to expand access to modern investigative tools.
“These state-of-the-art institutions will transform Odisha into a hub for forensic science education and give a new direction to criminal investigation. With advanced technology and skilled professionals, the process will become more transparent and efficient, ensuring timely justice. Our govt is committed to building Odisha as a safe and technologically empowered state,” said chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
