J&K Govt Issues New Police Investigation Rules Under BNSS

Kashmir : Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued the “Procedure for Investigation to be Followed by Officer in Charge of Police Station Rules, 2025,” as per the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.

The newly introduced rules stress maintaining a Daily Diary Report to record offenses and cases where investigations are deemed unnecessary. These records will be uploaded to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems (CCTNS) and submitted to the Magistrate on a fortnightly basis.

Additionally, the rules require officers to inform complainants promptly about decisions not to initiate investigations. This communication must be carried out through electronic or physical means, ensuring transparency and accountability in the investigative process.