SAMBA: A coordination meeting between the Prosecution Department and the Police Department of District Samba was held under the chairmanship of Director General of Prosecution J&K, Sunita Kargotra, to strengthen inter-departmental coordination and improve the investigation and prosecution process.
The meeting was attended by Joint Director, Prosecution Headquarters J&K, Kamal Sharma; SSP Samba, Anuj Kumar; Deputy Director, Prosecution Headquarters J&K, Jawaid Ahmed Khawaja; Deputy Director Prosecution Samba, Ranjeet Bandral; Additional SP Samba, Pardeep Kumar; Prosecuting Officer, Prosecution Headquarters Jammu, Mohit Sharma, besides other officers from both departments.
Addressing the officers, Kargotra described the Prosecution Department and investigating agencies as two key pillars of the criminal justice system, emphasising that effective coordination between them was essential for ensuring fair and speedy delivery of justice. She said thorough investigations, timely legal advice and effective prosecution played a crucial role in securing convictions and upholding the rule of law.
She stressed the need for close coordination at every stage of criminal proceedings, from filing of charge-sheets to the conduct of trials. Emphasis was laid on timely completion of investigations, proper collection and preservation of evidence, adherence to legal procedures and effective handling of witnesses.
The DG Prosecution also called for regular communication between the two departments and resolution of procedural issues through mutual consultation to avoid unnecessary delays and ensure that cases were presented before courts effectively.
Special emphasis was placed on the effective implementation of the new criminal laws and the need for stronger coordination between the Police and Prosecution Departments in this regard.
Kargotra further highlighted the importance of timely execution of warrants and submission of requisite reports by investigating agencies, particularly in cases involving absconding accused or those evading legal proceedings, to facilitate trials in absentia under applicable legal provisions.
The meeting provided a platform for officers to discuss practical challenges faced during investigations and trial proceedings and identify measures to improve coordination and strengthen the criminal justice delivery system.
The meeting concluded with both departments assuring continued cooperation to further strengthen the justice delivery mechanism in Samba district. Samba Cordination meeting 02.11…
