259 Ratna Sisodiya, Rachana Choudhary e Surendra Singh Bhati Agency (PFSA) employs forensic technologies for evidence analysis and criminal investigations15. Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka has been embracing technology to enhance various aspects of its criminal justice system. The Sri Lanka Police Cyber Crime Division focuses on combating cybercrimes through digital forensic tools and expertise. Moreover, the Sri Lanka Judicial Service Commission has introduced the Court Recording and Transcription System (CRTS) to record court proceedings electronically, ensuring accuracy and transparency16. Across South Asian countries, the adoption of technology and up gradation in the criminal justice system have become imperative for improving efficiency, transparency, and access to justice. While significant progress has been made, there is still room for further integration of advanced technologies and continuous enhancement of institutional capacities to address evolving challenges in crime prevention and law enforcement. Need of hyper surveillance for South Asian Countries The need for hyper-surveillance, or intensive monitoring and scrutiny using advanced technological means, varies among Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka based on their unique socio-political contexts, security challenges, and development priorities. Here’s an overview of the potential reasons driving the need for hyper-surveillance in these countries: 15 TheNews International. (2023). PunjabForensic ScienceAgency. Retrieved from https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/958508-punjab-forensic-science-agency 16 Colombo Page. (2022). Sri Lanka Judicial Service Commission introduces Court Recording and Transcription System. Retrieved from https://www. colombopage.com/archive_22A/Jan11_1641898914CH.php
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