Delhi Police has become the first police force in the country to make collection of forensic evidence mandatory in crimes punishable by more than six years.
Why has forensic evidence been made mandatory by the Delhi police?
To boost the conviction rate and integrate the criminal justice system with forensic science investigation.
How will this work?
According to the guidelines, apart from the Delhi Police’s own mobile crime vans in the districts, a forensic mobile van shall be allotted to each district. It will provide scientific and forensic assistance on the spot to the Investigating Officers(IOs) whenever any such need arises.
Note: The recently released NCRB report showed a 40% increase in crimes against women in Delhi, the highest among all metropolitan cities in the country.
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