Maharashtra Forensic Science Laboratory to get separate units to study sexual assault, POCSO cases

Mumbai | Thursday | 16th August, 2018

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This new genetic analyser will be earmarked only for investigations of sexual offences and those registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012. At present, DNA testing facilities are available in four of the eight forensic science laboratories in Maharashtra. PAY ATTENTIONAt present, DNA testing facilities are available in four of the eight forensic science laboratories in Maharashtra. Sources from the union home ministry's Directorate of Forensic Science Services said the Centre was keen to strengthen the infrastructure for DNA analysis and cyber forensics. However, the increasing number of cases sent for DNA analysis causes a huge backlog, affecting investigations by enforcement agencies like the police..