forensic sciences

A 6-month-old baby girl was reportedly sexually assaulted in Vizianagaram district by a family member. The accused, a 40-year-old laborer, was arrested and evidence sent for forensic testing. Authorities are taking strict action as the community expresses outrage over the incident.

The FSL report indicates that shotgun pellets killed a protesting farmer at the Punjab-Haryana border. Farmer leaders dispute the findings, suggesting police involvement. Court orders removal of barricades. Punjab govt provides compensation to victim's family. Tensions continue at the protest site.

The Union cabinet has approved a national forensic infrastructure upgrade scheme ahead of the implementation of new criminal laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.

Nagpur police commissioner suspended and shifted Wathoda police station inspector Vijay Dighe for a 48-hour delay in sending blood samples of hit-and-run case accused. The incident near Dighori toll naka resulted in two deaths and 15 injuries to the Bagadiya family members.

Nearly 48 hours after a drunk car driver ran over sleeping footpath dwellers near Dighori toll plaza, the police are yet to send the blood samples of the accused and his five inebriated friends to the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) to test the blood alcohol level. Two persons had died and 15 persons of the tribal Bagadiya family were injured in the incident shortly before Sunday midnight.

A retired bureaucrat, Arun Bhatia, has written to the Maharashtra Human Rights Commission urging the transfer of Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar regarding the controversial Porsche accident on May 19. Bhatia highlighted alleged police corruption and the destruction of evidence to protect the driver involved in the accident, which resulted in two fatalities.

Head of forensic sciences at Pune's Sassoon General Hospital arrested for suggesting blood sample swap to manipulate alcohol test, shielding underage driver in fatal accident. Police invoke Prevention of Corruption Act against Dr Ajay Taware.

The DMER committee is investigating misconduct by two doctors from Sassoon General Hospital involved in manipulating blood sample reports after the Porsche car crash in Kalyaninagar.

The implementation of new criminal laws heightens the demands on forensic experts, necessitating thorough crime scene investigations. Without adequate staff and resources, delays in processing evidence may impede justice, emphasizing the importance of enhancing forensic capabilities and recruiting experienced scientists.

New criminal laws demand much more forensic investigation. But most forensic labs across the country face crippling staff shortages. Delays in testing evidence were the norm even under the old laws. The problem will likely get far worse

Forensic document experts use advanced tools and techniques to analyze documents, solving crimes by decoding hidden messages, identifying forgeries, and differentiating inks. Their work, including handwriting scrutiny and photography in crime scene analysis, aids in effective crime resolution.

Forensic experts adapt to new laws, increasing workload & mandatory scene visits for serious crimes. Rohini Lab expands for surge, focusing on digital evidence collection & advanced techniques. Staff trained by National forensic sciences University for real-world scenarios. Special teams allocated for sensitive cases to ensure thorough investigations.