UP pushes digital policing: Focus on e-summons and e-evidence

The Uttar Pradesh Police organised a one-day workshop on using e-summons and e-evidence to ensure effective implementation of the three new criminal laws. The event was held at the Amar Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad auditorium at the police headquarters under the aegis of the Technical Services Headquarters. DGP Rajeev Krishna attended as chief guest, with DG Prisons and Correctional Services PC Meena as guest of honour. The session began with a ceremonial lamp lighting, followed by a presentation by ADG (technical services) Naveen Arora outlining the workshop’s objectives and framework. Participation was extensive: around 175 nodal officers from districts and commissionerates joined online, while nearly 350 personnel associated with summons execution, evidence handling and investigation attended offline from various zones, ranges and districts. Officials said the initiative aims to build capacity among police personnel, sensitize supervisory officers and ensure 100% implementation of new criminal codes, and to improve UP’s position in national rankings by ensuring timely execution of legal processes like summons and warrants, thereby optimizing manpower and resources. Data shared during the workshop showed the statewide average for e-evidence usage at 46.6%, with Bhadohi, Sonbhadra and Moradabad leading among districts. For e-summons, the state average was 86%, with Amroha, Kaushambi and Rampur ranking at the top. Senior officials reiterated UP Police and Technical Services Headquarters are committed to fully implementing the technological provisions outlined in the new criminal laws, in line with the Union home ministry and the state government. The session concluded with a vote of thanks and the presentation of mementos to guest speakers.