Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates Exhibition on New Criminal...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Samhita Exhibition' on three new criminal laws in Siliguri, West Bengal. He also laid foundation stones...
By GT24x7 Reporter··GlobalToday24x7
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a specialized 'Samhita Exhibition' focusing on India's three new criminal laws in Siliguri, West Bengal, on Friday, August 21, 2026. Addressing the gathering during the launch event, Home Minister Shah emphasized the nationwide implementation of modernized criminal justice frameworks designed to streamline legal procedures and enhance public safety. He reiterated the central government's firm stance on border security, stating that illegal infiltrators would be identified and deported strictly according to legal provisions. Criticizing past administrative hurdles, Shah pointed out that previous governance in the state had delayed the seamless execution of these updated legal statutes, whereas the current state administration under the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership is committed to establishing robust law and order across West Bengal.
As part of the developmental itinerary in Siliguri, the Home Minister inaugurated the newly constructed office building of the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, aimed at strengthening local policing infrastructure. Additionally, a dedicated 20-bed De-addiction Center was inaugurated at the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital to boost healthcare and rehabilitation facilities in the region. Earlier in the day, Shah laid the foundation stones for several key infrastructure projects for the Armed Border Force (Sashastra Seema Bal - SSB). West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari was present alongside central and state dignitaries across all official proceedings.
Key Infrastructure Upgrades and Administrative Directives
The newly inaugurated police commissionerate building and healthcare facility reflect a broader initiative to modernize public services and law enforcement capabilities across North Bengal.
With the unveiling of the new criminal laws exhibition, state agencies plan to conduct educational drives for legal practitioners, police personnel, and the general public to ensure smooth judicial processes statewide. Furthermore, senior officials briefed the delegation on advanced digital forensic tools and tech-enabled investigation protocols integrated under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Government representatives noted that equipping regional law enforcement with modern evidentiary standards will drastically minimize trial delays and ensure timely justice for victims across the region.