Nagaland: CP Dimapur releases handbook on basic forensic science

Dimapur, Oct. 27 (EMN): A handbook on basic forensic science compiled by inspector John Mukho Phom was released by the commissioner of police, Dimapur, Rothihu Tetseo, at Forensic Science Laboratory office building in Dimapur, on October 26.

Speaking at the event, Tetseo congratulated Phom for taking the initiative in bringing out the booklet, which he said, would be of immense help for the investigating officers, a DIPR report informed on Tuesday.

Highlighting the importance of forensic science in this scientific age, Tetseo observed that time has come for Nagaland also to lay more emphasis on scientific investigation as court cannot give final verdict without proper forensic report. He also noted that the presence of Forensic Science Laboratory in the state saves the State's economy to a great extent as sending samples for scientific investigation outside is very expensive.

Describing Forensic Science department as the main backbone of Nagaland police in the field of scientific investigation, Tetseo said, "Even the role of constables are very important in Forensic department as expert opinions becomes the most important evidence in the process of investigation."

CP further advised the Forensic Science Laboratory staff to subscribe the latest journals to keep themselves updated.

Also speaking on the occasion, UBI John Mukho Phom said that the main intention of bringing out the handbook was to make the investigating officers aware of the potentialities of various physical evidences in the course of investigation and also to be used as guidelines and reference purpose by the investigating officers of Nagaland police.

The joint director of state Forensic Science Laboratory, Khekali Sumi, observed that the state has pool of talents in the field of forensic science and felt the need for promoting the available human resources. She also informed that the government has approved and sanctioned five more divisions namely documents, cyber forensic, biology, chemistry and polygraph divisions, which she said, was in the recruitment process.