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Kolkata, June 1:Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Sunday that India’s criminal justice system is transitioning into a new era, emphasizing the need for robust forensic institutions to support a secure, transparent, and evidence-driven legal framework.

During his two-day visit to West Bengal, Shah inaugurated the new building of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) at Rajarhat, Kolkata. Speaking at the event, he said, “India is building a criminal justice system that is secure, transparent, and grounded in evidence. To stay ahead of criminals, our enforcement mechanisms must be more advanced.”

He noted that even before the implementation of the three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—the central government had already laid the foundation for strong forensic support by setting up the first National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in 2020.

Highlighting progress, Shah said eight NFSU institutions have already been established across the country, with eight more in the pipeline. He stressed that graduates from these institutions would be key in enhancing law enforcement and judicial processes.

Shah also mentioned the government’s initiative to help every state deploy forensic vans at the district level and expand local forensic labs. “We have already trained a significant number of forensic professionals, and these students will play an essential role in maintaining law and order,” he said.

He underlined the government’s commitment to ensuring quick and fair justice, particularly for the underprivileged. “Our goal is to build a justice system that the people can trust, especially the poor,” he added.

Shah’s visit follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent tour of North Bengal, signaling the Centre’s continued attention toward West Bengal. He had earlier shared on social media that he would inaugurate the CFSL building and later attend the Vijay Sankalp Karyakarta Sammelan in Kolkata to engage with party workers.

His trip is also seen as part of the BJP’s larger strategy to prepare for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.