Odisha: After row over forensic test outcome in Koraput rape case, CB approaches Central lab

Bhubaneswar | Wednesday | 31st January, 2018

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We hope the Central lab sends us the report within 15 days," another Crime Branch officer said. "We usually receive test reports from our state laboratory within 10 days in connection with serious offences. BHUBANESWAR: Amid the furore over inconsistencies in forensic tests of Kunduli rape survivor , who committed suicide on January 22, the state Crime Branch on Wednesday said the samples, which were earlier examined at state forensic science laboratory (SFSL), would undergo re-examination at Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Kolkata. We have no problem if the same exhibits are examined in the Central lab," said Purnachandra Mandal, director of state forensic science laboratory.Sources said the Crime Branch has requested the Central laboratory to accord top priority to the case and send the outcome report within two weeks. "We have obtained permission from the concerned court in Koraput district and sent the exhibits (girl's clothes having stains) to the CFSL for re-test..