WhatsApp Update: Now you can do E-FIR through WhatsApp, the first complaint was filed in this state of the country..

Jammu and Kashmir Police has registered the country's first e-FIR through WhatsApp. Till now you had to go to the police station or visit the police portal to register an FIR online, but now you will neither need to go to the police station nor open your laptop to register an FIR. Now you can easily register an E-FIR by opening WhatsApp on your mobile.

Case of the first e-FIR

Imtiaz Ahmed Dar, who is a driver in the Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation, sent a complaint to the police through WhatsApp. According to his complaint, when he was going from Tarathpora to Srinagar, two persons named Aashiq Hussain Bhat and Gauhar Ahmed Bhat stopped him in Vilgam and beat him up.

After receiving the complaint, the police immediately registered an e-FIR under Sections 115 (2) and 126 (2) of the BNS. This is the first time that a complaint has been made official without going to the police station.

Advantages and disadvantages of E-FIR

Easy and quick process Now people can register their complaints through digital means, such as WhatsApp.

No need to go to the police station This facility will prove useful, especially for rural and remote areas.

Transparency and accountability Digital records will reduce corruption in the police system and increase people's trust.

Justice in less time This will speed up the process of registering crimes so that investigation of cases can start soon.

Danger of false complaints Fake cases can also be registered through digital means.

Technical problems It will be necessary to ensure internet availability and cyber security.

Benefits of E FIR on Whatsapp

If this experiment is successful, it can be implemented in other states as well. This will make the policing system more effective and promote e-governance. The introduction of the e-FIR system in Jammu and Kashmir is a big step towards making the justice system digital and accessible. If this system is implemented correctly, it can change the future of policing in the entire country.

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