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INTERACTION WITH AN EXPERT

a minimum year limit. Research in Forensic Science is slowly making its
way through qualifying UGC JRF. We are looking forward to seeing in-

stallations of more FSLs at the state and district levels. Also, the private
forensic sector is gaining momentum, and we are expecting the regu-

lation bill for private detectives to come into force soon. This can be a
game-changer in our field and will open up employment to many.

6. Which were your three most prominent success stories in your super-

vision?
If I must choose 3 cases during my years here at the FSL –

• A case where a minor girl of age 6 years was sexually assaulted by a
male aged 60 years whose parents complained immediately. After in-

vestigation, the clothing of both the minor child and the accused was
sent for examination to FSL through court. In this case, getting a pos-

itive for semen was key, and when we could get that result in such a
small speck of stain we could enable justice to the victim.

• In a case of double murder, where 2 rowdies were killed by a rival gang,

there was widespread law and order issues. We had to help quickly to
gather and analyse evidence to ensure there was no rioting. Our ser-

vice, in that case, was highly appreciated.

• In another case, a homeless man was found dead with a smashed head,

beyond recognition. We knew a heavy blunt object was used but did
not know what it was. We had to examine the crushed skull, pick up

the stone pieces in the skull and preserve them. Later a blood-stained
stone was found some distance away which we could compare and get

a positive match, the perpetrator was also nabbed.

7. What are your suggestions and opinions for the upcoming forensic sci-
entists among us?

Know that you are in the right place. You have all come here with an am-

bition to be good crime solvers. Keep up the dream. Work hard.

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