Srinagar, Dec 18 (KNO): The 4-day orientation cum capacity building programme on cybersecurity and new criminal laws commenced at CIK Training Hall, Humhama on Thursday.
In a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a police spokesman said that the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK), a wing of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has organized the programme with an aim to enhance the professional competence, investigative skills, and legal preparedness of police officers and officials to effectively deal with the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber-enabled crimes and terror-related offences.
He said the the programme will run from December 18 to December 22, 2025. “The programme aims to ensure seamless implementation of the newly enacted criminal laws. Officers from various districts and specialised units of CIK are participating in the programme,” he added.
“The orientation course focuses on contemporary challenges posed by cybercrime, including cyberterrorism, online radicalisation, misuse of social media platforms, encrypted communications, digital financing of terror networks, and cross-border cyber threats,” the spokesman said, adding, “Special emphasis is being laid on strengthening investigative capabilities in terror-related cases in consonance with the new criminal justice framework comprising the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).”
He said, “Key components of the training include advanced cybercrime investigation techniques, digital forensics, handling and admissibility of electronic evidence, cyber threat assessment, cyber hygiene, and practical application of the new criminal laws in investigation, prosecution, and trial of offences, including those linked to terrorism and organised crime.”
“The sessions are being conducted by experienced prosecuting officers & police officers through a mix of interactive lectures, case studies, and hands-on practical demonstrations,” the spokesman added.
“The programme underscores CIK’s continued commitment towards capacity building, professionalism, and institutional preparedness, particularly in the context of emerging cyber threats and the new dimensions introduced by recent legal reforms. The initiative is expected to significantly strengthen investigative efficiency, ensure legally robust investigations, and enhance the police response to cyber and terror-related offences across the Union Territory,” he said.
“By equipping officers with updated technological skills and a clear understanding of the new criminal laws, the programme aims to contribute towards a technology-driven, efficient, and time-bound criminal justice system, thereby reinforcing public confidence in law enforcement and the rule of law,” the spokesman said—(KNO)