Nagaland Director General of Police Rupin Sharma poses with the two books “Law in Motion” and “Law in Motion: Cyber Crimes,” which he authored, after their unveiling at Rhododendron Hall, Police Complex, Chümoukedima on April 27. (Morung Photo)
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Morung Express News
Chümoukedima | April 27
Besides his roles as the administrator of the State police, a KBC contestant, and a proactive social media user, among others, Nagaland's top cop Rupin Sharma today added a new hat to his repertoire by becoming an author.
The State’s Director General of Police (DGP) released his two-part books, “Law in Motion” and “Law in Motion: Cyber Crimes,” during the State-Level Workshop on the POCSO Act and NDPS Act in Chümoukedima on April 27.
When queried about the targeted audience of the books, Sharma explained that the books are basically written for the knowledge of the people so that they understand the workings, roles, and duties of the police force.
He further noted that the books are not meant to serve as a reference for law enforcement agencies but as an attempt to help the general public understand the law.
All technical terms are explained in simple words for wider consumption, he implied.
In the preface of the books, Sharma further noted that his interactions with locals have shown that the culture is often torn between preserving the old ways and adapting to the present.
These narratives are also delicately balanced between the extremes, he added.
To this end, Sharma noted that despite the large police force in Nagaland, the reported incidence of crimes is low and non-registration of crimes among police agencies is almost a universal phenomenon.
The low crime figures not only signify underreporting but also symbolise ignorance about the law, legal institutions, and a degree of distrust, he added.
The DGP also pointed out that while in the olden days, most disputes or wrongs were petty and resolved at the local levels, advances in technology and development call for a course correction. This is something which has not been embraced with open arms and minds, he noted.
The DGP also highlighted the existence of numerous dispute-resolution methods and mechanisms at various levels, at times overwhelming the new institutions.
However, some younger generations want a shift to the 'new' and 'modern' systems, but the momentum for the shift is met with innate inertia across the board, he said.
The books are a two-part effort to bridge some gaps and expectations, he added.
‘Law in Motion’ explains some of the basic concepts of law, institutions, laws, and procedures, especially those impacting a common person’s interface with the police and the criminal justice system, including some basic rights and duties on either side, the DGP stated. The second part focuses on cyber-crimes.
The books were published by the Heritage Publishing House, Dimapur.
