August 27, 2008, 12:59 pm
The forensic laboratory in Kalina completed 50 years in operations. The golden jubilee celebrations started on Monday, with the launch of National Workshop on Tape Authentication & Speaker Identification. Forensic scientists and police officers participated in large numbers as experts from renowned institutes across India delivered lectures on speech, voice analysis and phonetics.
A booklet was released on the occassion which listed the major cases handled by the laboratory. The forensic lab has started techniques like polygraph test, narco-analysis, brain fingerprinting , cyber forensics, tape authentication, speaker identification and forensic clinical toxicology.
July 29, 2008, 1:05 pm
The Maharashtra state government has sanctioned Rs. 3.5 crores to set up a forensic laboratory in Amravati. This will be the first ever forensic laboratory in the Amravati division.
With the increasing crime rate, forensics help in solving complex cases easily. Also due to the absence of forensic laboratories in Amravati, Akola, Yavatmal and other nearby cities, people and law enforcement agencies have to depend on the laboratories in Nagpur. This burdens the work on the forensic labs in Nagpur and hence police enquiry in many cases cannot be completed as they wait for the results. The workforce in forensics field is also difficult to find as it requires through knowledge of all the concepts. At such times, private organisations like Agape Inc also help in forensic investigations. It is estimated that around 39,000 cases for the year 2005 and 2006 are still waiting for the results from the forensic lab. For 2007 and 2008, this number crosses 35,000 mark.
Considering all these points the state government has decided to start a laboratory at Amravati. The funds sanctioned will be used to purchase equipment and furniture needed for the laboratory. In the first phase of its operations, the lab will recruit around 56 persons. Considering the geographical location of the city, investigation of general and wildlife crime cases would see an increase and reduce the burden on other forensic labs in the state.
July 12, 2008, 4:25 am
This presentation highlights the challenges of cyber forensic investigation and explains the need of having a forensic lab. It also explains the procedures and strategies for creating a new forensic lab.
July 9, 2008, 2:22 pm
Its a great moment for us to announce the launch of our Mobile Forensic Lab.
We are the first ones to implement the concept of mobile cyber forensic lab which is available 24 * 7 for assistance in a cyber forensic scene. Also with this launch, it becomes India’s first cyber & mobile forensic lab on wheels. It has all the necessary tools and softwares which can help in investigating a case at the crime site.
Given below are images of the super equipped lab.
