Mangalore: The departments of forensic medicine and toxicology of Deralakatte K S Hegde Medical College along with the police department, conducted a one-day workshop on ‘Posco Act 2012 and Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013’.

After inaugurating the workshop, IGP (western range) Amrith Paul addressed the gathering at the lecture hall of K S Hegde Medical Academy on Wednesday August 6.

He said, last four years, the crime rate has comparatively increased and the number of rape cases registered is also immense, however the mentality of the society is such to treat women as inferior.

If men and women are treated equal such crimes can be stopped, but to enforce this difficult task  law must be implemented properly; law is an essential instrument to bring about a transformation in society, Amrith Paul declared.

Advocate Shamala Bhandari of Women’s Forum stated that there are complaints that the officials in the police stations are delaying registering of the complaints by giving several reasons. If the officials lack wisdom and experience, the registrations get delayed. Several investigations do not get completed due to lack of knowledge and cases get closed.

She also discussed ways to handle and register a complaint.

Prof Dr M Shantaram Shetty, vice-chancellor, Nitte University, presided over the programme. Superintendent of police Dr Sharanappa S D and Prof Dr Satish Kumar Bhandary, dean of K S Hegde Medical College, participated as the chief guests.

Forensic department head and organizer Prof Mahabalesh Shetty welcomed. Dr Sheryl compered the programme. Dr Joshima proposed the vote of thanks.