First FIR lodged in UP under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: Farmer’s death after coming in contact with live wire while working in field

The first case in Uttar Pradesh under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was filed at the Rahra police station in Amroha on Monday. The case involves the death of farmer Jagpal Singh alias Mangala, 48, who died after coming in contact with an electric wire while working in his field. The case has been filed against the victim’s neighbour Rajveer Singh alias Rajju, 48, and his son Bhup Singh alias Bholu, 20, under Section 106 of the BNS for causing death by negligence. No arrests have been made in the case so far. Victim Jagpal Singh’s son, Sanjay Singh, who is the complainant in the case, told The Indian Express that his neighbour Rajveer Singh had set up electric wiring around his field to prevent stray animals from entering and damaging the crops. Advertisement Sanjay Singh added that his father went to the field for farming on Monday morning and came in contact with an electric wire from the neighbour’s field at around 6.30 pm. Other men working nearby rushed the victim to the hospital, where he died during treatment. Station House Officer Ramesh Sherawat of Rahra police station said, “No one has been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.” Also Read | Explained: New crimes under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, and some grey areas About an hour later, another FIR was lodged at Baradari police station in Bareilly regarding the disappearance of a one-month-old male baby from a hospital. The case has been filed against an unidentified person under BNS Section 97 (kidnapping or abducting a child under 10 years of age with the intent to steal from the child). The complainant in this case is the victim’s father, Sushil Kumar, a native of Sungari village in Pilibhit district. Advertisement The complainant has alleged that he admitted his son to a private hospital in Bareilly on June 28 after he fell unwell and the hospital staff informed him of the baby’s disappearance on Monday morning. Station House Officer Amit Kumar Pandey of Baradari police station said, “We are collecting further details from the family.” Meanwhile, the UP Police are making extensive efforts to raise public awareness about the three new laws. Pamphlets have been printed and are being distributed at district police stations. These pamphlets will be shared with prominent members of the community, while banners and posters will be placed at key locations within police station areas. Moreover, preparations have been made to make wide publicity of the new laws through social media. Training sessions for police officers and personnel regarding the new laws have been completed. Police personnel including constables have been given training on the collection of electronic evidence. UP Director General of Police Prashant Kumar through interviews with the media is trying to explain the new laws to the public in simple language. Advertisement The UP Police have formed coordination committees by designating nodal officers at the headquarters level to address challenges that arise during the implementation of the three laws.