Bengaluru, May 18 -- In a major move aimed at preventing custodial torture and lockup deaths, the Karnataka Police has introduced stringent new guidelines under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Director General and Inspector General of Police Dr. M. A. Saleem has issued "Standing Order-1060" to ensure transparency, accountability and immediate legal action in cases involving police custody abuse.

The new order mandates that local police officers must immediately register an FIR whenever allegations of custodial assault or torture surface. Officials have also been directed to promptly secure CCTV footage from the police station or surrounding areas to prevent tampering or destruction of evidence.

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