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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Shah inaugurates central forensic lab in Rajarhat
1 2 Kolkata: Amit Shah said on Sunday the Centre will take a "holistic approach" to criminal justice from Jan 2026, through which India's criminal justice system will be "based on evidence rather than argument". The Union home minister was speaking at the inauguration of a Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Rajarhat. The lab, spread across six acres, was built with an investment of Rs 90 crore. "The Indian govt has started creating clusters of three-four states and developing their criminal justice system to become more evidence-based using CFSL facilities. We will develop a holistic approach that will be effective from Jan 2026. Each police station will be able to avail the advantages of CFSL facilities," Shah said. "The entire criminal justice system will be based on evidence rather than argument. Accused will not be freed only due to benefit of doubt," he added. The Union home minister said the CFSL network will assist states as state forensic science labs will be able to take expert opinion from CFSL facilities. "Our transaction, communication, identity and basic details have already gone online. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm The nature of crime is changing fast, and we have to use science to stay ahead of criminals. Methods like mobile forensic, call detail analysis and psychological profiling are proving to be of immense help. We have already given a legal base to processes like using technology in crime scene investigation and trial," Shah added. He further said that changed evidence laws, under the BNSS, now make it mandatory for the forensic science team to visit the crime scene for crimes that are liable for punishment for seven years and above. Shah announced that nine new campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) will be built with an investment of Rs 1,300 crore. Seven new CFSL facilities will be built with an investment of Rs 860 crore across UP, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Bihar. "We will bring development projects for forensic capacities with an investment of Rs 2,080 crore. A national forensic data centre will be prepared with an investment of Rs 200 crore. We will use AI to analyse data in these centres," Shah said. "All 17,184 police stations are connected by Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems . We are monitoring them online too. We will need forensic experts and infrastructure. Each district will be provided a forensic mobile van. We have already established the NFSU. We have 16 premises now, and 10 more NFSU colleges will come up. We will have 36,000 students holding diplomas, degrees and PhDs. We will have a steady supply of trained manpower," he added.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini's pitch to Amit Shah: land for free in Panchkula for NFSU campus
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini recently wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting expedited approval for the establishment of both temporary and permanent campuses of the Gujarat-based National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU). In his letter to Shah, Saini also offered free land in Panchkula for the project. The Haryana government previously requested permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs on November 15, 2022, through a demi-official letter for setting up NFSU campuses in Panchkula. The request was forwarded to NFSU, Gandhinagar, which then constituted a committee. The committee inspected the proposed land in Panchkula in August last year and submitted its report to the home ministry. Saini emphasised in his letter that 'the Haryana government is ready to provide the land for this project free of cost and requested the Union Home Ministry to grant approval at the earliest'. He highlighted that 'the initiative would not only boost forensic science education in Haryana but also create new opportunities for the state's youth'. Divulging details about the project, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Dr Sumita Misra said, 'The state is rigorously working towards becoming the first state to fully implement the provisions of new criminal laws by issuing necessary notifications, guidelines, instructions, SOPs, boosting infrastructure and capacity of human resources of all the stakeholder departments: police, prisons, prosecution and judiciary.' He said the establishment of the NFSU will be a significant step for Haryana's students, especially in the context of new criminal laws. This institution will provide students with education in modern forensic techniques and judicial sciences, enabling them to contribute effectively to law enforcement and judicial processes, he added. 'Haryana government is focusing on modernisation of equipment, capacity building and infrastructure development. In this regard, the state government has sanctioned an additional 17 mobile forensic science units, nine toxicology divisions and Rs 68.70 crore for the purchase of modern equipment for forensic science laboratory (FSL),' said Dr Misra. Since the implementation of new criminal laws, FSL Haryana has seen a rise in sanctioned posts from 351 to 599 (70.7 per cent) and in posted officials from 167 to 342 (104.8 per cent), with 257 newly created posts under recruitment, Dr Misra said. He said the state FSL is expediting the processing of DNA and forensic reports, especially for sensitive cases. 'Several districts, including Faridabad, Karnal, Dabwali, Fatehabad, Kurukshetra, Sirsa, and Rewari, have demonstrated exceptional performance, achieving conviction rates of over 75 per cent,' he said.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Haryana CM offers free land for campus of National Forensic Sciences University
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has offered free land in Panchkula for setting up both a temporary and permanent campus of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) of Gandhinagar. In a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Chief Minister urged for a speedy approval of the project. According to the letter, which was shared with the media on Wednesday, the Haryana government had previously requested permission from the Union Home Ministry on November 15, 2022, through a demi-official letter for setting up NFSU campuses in Panchkula. The request was forwarded to the NFSU, which then formed a committee. The committee inspected the proposed land in Panchkula in August last year and submitted its report to the Home Ministry. The Chief Minister emphasised in his letter that the Haryana government is ready to provide the land for this project free of cost and requested the Home Ministry to grant approval at the earliest. He highlighted that the initiative would not only boost forensic science education in Haryana but also create new opportunities for the state's youth. Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sumita Misra informed that the state is rigorously working towards becoming the first to fully implement the provisions of new criminal laws by issuing necessary notifications, guidelines, instructions, SOPs, boosting infrastructure and capacity of human resources of all the stakeholder departments i.e. police, prisons, prosecution and judiciary. Commenting on the project, she said, 'The establishment of the National Forensic Sciences University will be a significant step for Haryana's students, especially in the context of new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).' She added that this institution will provide students with education in modern forensic techniques and judicial sciences, enabling them to contribute effectively to law enforcement and judicial processes. She said the state government is focusing on the modernisation of equipment, capacity building and infrastructure development. The State Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) is speeding up DNA and forensic reports, particularly for sensitive cases. Some districts have shown outstanding results, i.e. Faridabad, Karnal, Dabwali, Fatehabad, Kurukshetra, Sirsa, and Rewari have performed well, with conviction rates of over 75 per cent, she added.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Shah Launches NFSU's Nagpur Campus, Lays Foundation Of Permanent Site in Kamptee
1 2 Nagpur: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday laid the foundation of the permanent campus of National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) at Chicholi in Kamptee tehsil and simultaneously inaugurated its transit campus at Subhash Nagar in front of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology. The Nagpur facility will be the university's 11th campus and its second in Maharashtra after Pune. The event was attended by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union minister Nitin Gadkari, revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, MLA Ashish Deshmukh, chief secretary Sujata Saunik, additional chief secretary (home) Iqbal Singh Chahal, divisional commissioner Vijayalakshmi Bidari, and NFSU vice-chancellor JM Vyas, among others. Shah also participated in a tree plantation drive on the new campus site before flying to Nanded. NFSU, a specialised institution under the ministry of home affairs and the only forensic sciences university in the world, is designed to enhance India's internal security apparatus by producing highly trained forensic professionals. TOI was the first to exclusively write about the upcoming premier institution at Mouza Chicholi in Kamptee on January 15, 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Roar into Style! Leopard Print Slim Fitting Dress! Undo Unleash Your Wild Side: Leopard Print Slim Dress! Undo Level Up Your Look: Men Tracksuit with Hoodie! Undo Get the Look: Rhinestone Juicy Sweatsuit - Shop Modefash! Undo Complete Your Look: Women's 3-Piece Sweatsuit - Undo Chic Comfort! Women's 3-Piece Sweatsuit. Undo Shop Exclusive Deals & Save Big! Undo Modefash: Ultimate Comfort - Men's Tracksuit with Hoodie! Undo Sparkle & Shine: Trending Rhinestone Juicy Sweatsuit! Undo Don't Miss Out! Exclusive Deals at Undo "The Nagpur campus will help law enforcement agencies prevent, reduce, and detect crimes through scientific techniques. It will also expedite the justice delivery system by strengthening forensic capabilities and enhancing forensic capabilities of all stakeholders," said Vyas, a Padmashree awardee and founding vice-chancellor of NFSU. He added that the new campus would open "career doors for students across western India. " Starting from the academic year 2025–26, the Nagpur campus will launch five academic programmes focused on forensic sciences and cyber security. The list includes MSc Forensic Science, BTech and MTech in Cyber Security, as well as BBA and MBA programmes related to management and forensic disciplines. The temporary campus, now operational at Subhash Nagar, is equipped with smart classrooms, a digital forensics laboratory, toxicology and cyber security labs, a library, seminar halls, hostels, dining facilities, and indoor sports areas. Recreational zones include table tennis and volleyball courts. A short film on the occasion highlighted NFSU's national and international footprint, including its campus in Uganda, was shown to the dignitaries. Spread across 50 acres, the permanent Chicholi campus will feature academic blocks, hostels, faculty housing, lecture halls, departmental units, and full-fledged sports infrastructure. The new institution aims to bridge the growing need for forensic professionals in law enforcement, judiciary, and internal security. NFSU was established in 2009 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when he was Gujarat chief minister, to develop skilled professionals in forensic sciences. The university currently operates in Gujarat, Delhi, Goa, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam, Manipur, Pune, and internationally in Uganda.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
NFSU's ‘digital threat library' to advance drone forensics
The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) is building a comprehensive "digital threat library" with an aim to identify the make of unmanned aerial vehicles that are being increasingly used in modern conflicts. Recently, during Operation Sindoor, security forces recovered the debris of shot-down drones spanning from Kutch to Kashmir, with several identified as Turkish-made YIHA III kamikaze drones. In the past few years, drones of different designs have played both defensive and offensive roles in conflicts by countries from the US to Ukraine along with civilian use. The current repository at NFSU includes data pertaining to 35 different types of drones from major manufacturer countries such as the US, China and Israel and comprising of 5,000 different parts and components. "The drones seized by security forces are often damaged. Sometimes fragments of such unmanned aerial vehicles or unmanned aircraft systems (UAV/UAS) are found. The purpose of creating the library is to quickly identify the make of such UAVs and other details. We are in the process of expanding the library with latest models and details from other countries and manufacturers," said a senior NFSU official. Security experts note that drone technology extends far beyond the commonly known quadcopters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Roar into Style! Leopard Print Slim Fitting Dress! Undo Unleash Your Wild Side: Leopard Print Slim Dress! Undo Level Up Your Look: Men Tracksuit with Hoodie! Undo Get the Look: Rhinestone Juicy Sweatsuit - Shop Modefash! Undo Complete Your Look: Women's 3-Piece Sweatsuit - Undo Chic Comfort! Women's 3-Piece Sweatsuit. Undo Shop Exclusive Deals & Save Big! Undo Modefash: Ultimate Comfort - Men's Tracksuit with Hoodie! Undo Sparkle & Shine: Trending Rhinestone Juicy Sweatsuit! Undo Don't Miss Out! Exclusive Deals at Undo The unmanned systems are categorized by design as either fixed-wing or single/multi-rotor configurations, range in size from micro to large-scale units, and can operate individually or in coordinated swarms. The most common use of drones in security applications is intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), but it can also be used to evade air defence systems or used for direct attacks. "While the make of the drones can help investigating agencies ascertain whether it is non-civilian or non-recreational in nature, based on visual match with database, digital forensics can help analyse telemetry data. It is extracted from a flight controller or chip that can provide details such as flight path, origin and destination, altitude and so on," said an official. The drone forensics experts make the identification based on its frame or chassis, flight controller, propeller, battery and other parts. Apart from military use, the repository aims to help police and paramilitary forces entrusted with protection of critical infrastructure and VVIPs. "It will help solve crimes involving drones," the senior NFSU official said. Dr J M Vyas, vice-chancellor of NFSU, said that UAVs/UASs play important roles across multiple sectors, making drone forensics the need of the hour and a timely addition to forensic science disciplines addressing emerging security threats. "While the discipline has seen a growing student interest in the past couple of years, we are also training police, paramilitary and military officers in digital and drone forensics to equip them with technical know-how to handle drone-related security cases," he added.
