Tripura Police Emphasizing Forensic, Evidence-Based Investigations to Boost Convictions: DGP

BY TC News Desk

Agartala, 20^th July 2025 :  Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar today said that the state police are working towards making investigations more forensic and evidence-based in a bid to increase conviction rates and ensure timely justice for victims.

Speaking at a workshop on the implementation of new criminal laws, DGP Dhankar emphasized the need for better coordination among all stakeholders involved in the justice delivery system.

“Three new criminal laws were implemented last year, and this workshop aims to ensure their proper and effective implementation. Apart from the investigation and trial process, departments like Health also play a vital role in securing successful prosecution and conviction,” he said.

The DGP stressed that the new laws highlight the importance of completing the judicial process within a specified timeframe, and all concerned departments must collaborate to improve the rate of investigation, prosecution, and conviction.

“In Tripura, our police force is increasingly focusing on forensic and scientific evidence-based investigations. Our goal is to dispose of the majority of cases within one year to ensure swift justice,” Dhankar stated.

He further informed that the Tripura Police have made significant progress in handling NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) cases over the past four to five years.

“Until today, we have already surpassed last year’s seizure figures for drug tablets. In 2023, we seized around 18.06 lakh tablets, and we’ve already exceeded that number this year. Seizures of other narcotics have also increased. However, merely registering cases is not enough. We must focus equally on prosecution, trial, and conviction,” he added.

Calling for a united effort, Dhankar said, “We need better synergy between the investigation teams, prosecution units, medical officers, the Forensic Science Laboratory, and other concerned departments. This is a collective mission, and we must all work together to achieve the vision of a Nasha Mukt Tripura (Drug-Free Tripura).”