Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- Six months after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir government police has launched a massive exercise to sensitize its men about the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that has replaced the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) in the union territory.

A senior police officer said government has directed the department to make its men aware about the IPC. "A workshop was also held at seminar hall of police headquarters, Humhama, where investigating agencies were briefed about different sections of IPC. They were told under what sections cases should be registered. They were also made aware how to issue summons and call witnesses," he said.

The official said similar workshops would be held in other districts in coming weeks. "Heads...