Exhibition on New Criminal Laws Simplifies Understanding of Policing and Justice Process

Exhibition on New Criminal Laws Simplifies Understanding of Policing and Justice Process

The Cliff News | Bhopal | October 6, 2026

An unique exhibition on the new criminal laws, currently underway at Bhopal's BHEL Dussehra Maidan, is making the complexities of modern policing and the justice system accessible to the public. Inaugurated by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah on October 3rd, this five-day exhibition, concluding on October 7th, vividly presents the entire process from receiving a crime report to its journey through the courts, in 14 specialized zones presented by the Madhya Pradesh Police.

Through models, digital technology, videos, and live theatrical enactments, citizens, students, and other visitors are being educated about the functioning of the police and justice systems. A major highlight of the exhibition is the Dial-112 system, where a live demo illustrates the complete process from receiving an emergency call to a police team reaching the scene.

Company representatives, acting as call takers, demonstrate how emergency calls are received, essential information is gathered, and incident details are logged. Subsequently, police personnel in the role of dispatchers analyze the information and dispatch the appropriate police team to the location. During this, coordinated systems such as receiving information on Dial-112, information gathering, dispatch, police response, and monitoring by senior officials are explained.

The exhibition also showcases the monitoring and review of the activities of 1200 First Response Vehicles (FRVs) from the state to the district level, highlighting the use of modern communication and information technology for a swift police response.

Scientific Journey from Evidence Collection to Court

Another significant part of the exhibition displays the scientific investigation of crime scenes through 3D crime scene models. Here, a mock crime scene is staged in a rural setting involving a shooting and a stabbing, depicting potential evidence such as knives, bottles, cartridge cases, and bloodstains.

The demonstration explains how a crime scene is secured, how evidence is preserved, and how scientific investigation progresses with the assistance of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams, fingerprint experts, and dog squads as needed. The processes of scale photography, videography, examination of fingerprints and biological evidence, search operations based on cartridge cases, and scientific collection of other physical evidence are also explained in simple terms.

If a suspect is identified, the process of preliminary testing using a Gunshot Residue (GSR) test kit available in a mobile forensic van is also demonstrated. The procedure of sending necessary samples to the state forensic science laboratory for final scientific conclusions is also explained. A fingerprint expert also demonstrates the process of developing, lifting, and preserving fingerprints.

Cyber Security: The Importance of Vigilance and Swift Action

The exhibition places special emphasis on preventing cybercrimes and the steps to be taken in case of fraud. Citizens are informed that in case of any type of cyber fraud, they should immediately call 1930 or file a complaint at www.cybercrime.gov.in.

The exhibition explains the importance of the 'golden hour,' stating that the sooner information about an incident is received, the more effective efforts will be to track and freeze the defrauded amount. Advice is given to be cautious of cases such as cyber financial fraud exceeding ₹25,000, online job scams, online shopping fraud, and investment fraud.

Citizens are also being made aware of 'mule accounts,' where allowing someone else to use one's bank account or accepting money from strangers and giving it to them in cash can lead to involvement in cybercrime. Awareness is also being raised against scams under the guise of 'digital arrest,' clarifying that no such provision exists in the police. It is advised to immediately report any suspicious call, video call, or demand for money by contacting the relevant authority, rather than panicking.

Today's Exhibition Highlight: Scientific Research and 'Operation Muskaan'

Today, October 6th, the exhibition will feature a special theatrical presentation of the scientific research phase. This will depict the process of forwarding evidence collected from a crime scene for scientific investigation through the roles of FSL experts, forensic experts, and medical teams.

Additionally, 'Operation Muskaan' will be presented as a special feature. This will showcase the sensitive process of searching for missing children, the actions taken by police teams at various locations, their identification and verification, and their safe return to their families.

A help desk has been set up at the exhibition to provide visitors with essential information related to the different zones, the police's modern systems, and the procedures being displayed, thereby addressing their queries and enabling them to better understand the various sections of the exhibition.