Haryana Police tops national ranking, achieves 100% forensic coverage in serious crime cases

Haryana Police ranked first nationally in September 2026 for implementing the three new criminal laws, with forensic teams visiting 100% of crime scenes involving offences punishable with seven years or more in prison. The state has expanded its forensic laboratory capacity nearly threefold and reported ₹25.65 crore in fuel savings through electronic summons over six months.

Director General of Police Ajay Singhal said the focus was on improving investigations, strengthening scientific evidence and making judicial proceedings more efficient.

“Our objective is to ensure timely, impartial and effective justice for every citizen and further strengthen public confidence in the police system,” Singhal said.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, came into force on July 1, 2024. Haryana Police said the state had fully implemented all three laws and achieved nearly 100% compliance with prescribed targets.

The sanctioned strength of forensic science laboratories has increased from 351 to 1,044 posts, a rise of 197.4%. The workforce has grown from 167 to 470 personnel, with recruitment underway against 563 posts.

One state-level and four regional forensic science laboratories have been upgraded. Three advanced gas chromatography-mass spectrometry units have been provided for narcotics analysis, alongside three high-precision comparison microscopes for examining evidence. The DNA Division has received modern sequencers, PCR systems and automated extraction equipment, while a dedicated Cyber Forensic Unit has been established.

At least one mobile forensic van is operational in every district, with two in larger districts. The government has also approved 17 additional Mobile Forensic Science Units.

Haryana has established 2,145 video-conferencing cubicles across police stations, courts, jails, forensic laboratories and banks. According to Haryana Police, 84.49% of accused persons are appearing before courts through video conferencing directly from jails, reducing prisoner transportation and associated security requirements. Around 70% of police personnel are also appearing before courts through video links.

The electronic summons system saved an estimated 2.7 million litres of fuel over six months, valued at ₹25.65 crore, according to an independent study cited by the department. It also saved 3,240 reams of paper and 152,306 litres of water. Electronic delivery accounted for 78.13% of summons received in the state.

Video-conferencing hearings saved approximately 122,400 litres of fuel over seven months, worth ₹1.16 crore. Police appearances through video links generated reported savings of ₹1.10 crore in travel allowances.

The e-challan system saved 6,704 reams of A4 paper in four months, along with an estimated 315,106 litres of water and 8,165 kg of carbon dioxide emissions.

Haryana Police has issued 14 bilingual guidelines to help investigating officers implement specific provisions of the new laws. All police personnel have received training. Of the 56,000 personnel registered on the iGOT learning portal, 34,500 have completed AI-based courses, a completion rate of about 62%.

The e-Sakshya application is being used to record and upload digital evidence, with 99.2% of forensic examination recordings reportedly processed through the system.

To prevent delays caused by jurisdictional disputes, district Superintendents of Police review Zero FIRs weekly. Haryana Police said these cases are ordinarily converted into regular FIRs within 48 hours.

Other initiatives include e-FIRs in vehicle theft cases, SMS alerts on investigation progress, a police station locator and email-based communication concerning compensation under the SC/ST Act and hit-and-run cases. Police personnel also use video conferencing to appear before state commissions and other authorities.

Haryana Police said the measures were aimed at strengthening scientific investigations, reducing procedural delays and improving access to police services under the new criminal laws.