In a significant move to monitor the movements of a bailed out individual, the Jammu and Kashmir Police affixed a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking device to the person in Kulgam district on Tuesday.
The accused, who was previously arrested under the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), was recently granted bail by the court.
“In compliance with an order from the Court of Kulgam, police in Kulgam today affixed a GPS tracking device on a bailed-out person in a UAPA case registered at Police Station Qaimoh,” a police statement said. The individual was initially arrested in case FIR No. 37/2019 under sections 13, 16, 19, 20, 38, 39 of the UAPA and section 7/25 of the Arms Act but was subsequently released on bail.
The police have taken this step to ensure strict adherence to the bail conditions imposed by the court. “The GPS anklet will be used to monitor the movement of the said accused person and ensure that he doesn’t violate the bail conditions,” the statement added. This move by the Jammu and Kashmir Police is seen as a proactive measure to maintain law and order in the region while upholding the principles of due process and ensuring the accused’s compliance with the legal proceedings.
The use of GPS tracking devices in such cases is a relatively new development in the Union Territory, reflecting the authorities’ commitment to leveraging technology for effective monitoring and maintaining the integrity of the judicial system.
