DGP Anjani Kumar said that forensic science should be used effectively to conduct criminal investigations more quickly. A training program was conducted today from DGP’s office through video conference for all SHOs who participated very actively.
Speaking on this occasion, DGP Anjani Kumar said that this forensic science plays a vital role in cyber crime investigation which is the latest challenge in criminal investigations. Besides this, it is suggested to use it effectively in the investigation of POSCO cases.
He reminded that the Government is allocating large amount of funds for the strengthening of the government departments, especially the police department, and modern equipment, and as part of this, a command control tower has been set up in Banjara Hills. The DGP said that development is possible only if the peace and security situation is under control in a democracy and the example of the development of Telangana state is proof of this. He said that the police officers should value the self-respect of the citizens and for this they should speak politely to everyone who comes to their police stations.
He said that no matter how much technology and modern facilities are available, if a person does not value his self-esteem, all is useless. The family members of nearly 80,000 police officers in the police department also made it clear that they want similar dignity from the police in other cities and states where they go for employment. Urged to be extremely cautious about custodial violence and deaths. Human rights and Dignity are more important.
Also briefed regarding the DK Basu, Supreme Court judgement on a person who has been arrested or detained and is being held in custody in a police station or interrogation centre or other lock up.
The DGP informed that a large number of women police officers will be appointed in the state police department in the next three to four months, besides giving proper respect to those who are modern and technology savvy, proper training should be given to them by the head of the household.
Director of Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory, Additional DG Shikha Goel, IPS said that the Telangana lab is the first in the country as a forensic lab that gives reports within weeks in the investigation of POSCO cases. It was informed that the most advanced equipment has been provided for the detection of narcotics and drugs, which can detect synthetic drugs in just 30 minutes. FSL is playing a vital role in identifying fake videos as well. Forensic science should be used to speed up the investigation of crime.
It was revealed that the Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory has more advanced equipment than any other state in the country. The Forensic Science Laboratory scientists and officials appreciated that there were 7186 research cases in January 2022 and 2093 cases by April 2023, for expediting the investigation of cases.
From January – 2022 when the pendency was 7186 various labs of Telangana have brought down the pendency to 2043. The DGP appreciated the hard work done by each and every member of the Forensic Science Laboratory.
