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of those constituents have come to a stage where
results can be obtained in a shorter span of time

and more efficiently. With the advent of infor-
mation technology came the rise of cyber-crimes.

The methods of investigation and analysis of dig-
ital media was made effective by concentrating

in forensic methodologies to be followed once
the evidence is identified till the findings are re-

ported to the authorities.

“Veritas” the biannual newsletter is one such
experiential learning opportunity given to the

students. This is the first edition of the newslet-
ter which covers details from January to June of

2021. The newsletter consists of various articles
written by the students. Some of the articles are

department related activities, crime statistics,
case studies, crime fiction writing etc. It is a mat-
T The Unit of Forensic Science at Kristu
ter of delight to engage in the articles which are
Jayanti College was initiated in the year 2019
informative and thought provoking.
with the Bachelor’s in Science (Honours) in

Forensic Science programme. The aim of the
On this occasion, I congratulate the Unit of Fo-
unit is to provide a holistic and experiential
rensic Science and the editorial board of
growth to every student pursuing the pro-
“Veritas” for their effort to release the first issue
gramme. With a wide variety of invited talks,
of this newsletter. The journey of the execution
seminars, workshops and the like, the stu-
of this newsletter has developed the sense of in-
dents are exposed to detailed first-hand infor-
quisitiveness, curiosity, creativity and intellect of
mation from renowned experts in the various
the students. I sincerely hope this newsletter will
disciplines of Forensic Science.
bring more information to every reader and every
part of this newsletter will add to the knowledge
Forensic Science has evolved over the past
of each reader.
years into a more proficient and efficient field
to support the criminal justice system. The ad-

vancement of the analysis of DNA from vari-

ous sources and techniques to determine the
constituents of a substance and the quantity Rev. Fr. Dr. Augustine George, Principal