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Q2.How significant do you think forensic
Abdul Jabbar A is an experienced science is in solving crimes today?
law enforcement officer with over 23
J: In almost all the cases, Forensic Science
years of dedicated service in the has played a very significant role in
Kerala Police. He joined the force in
providing scientific evidences that hold much
2000 as part of the Kerala Armed value in the court; moreover,t he role of the
Police and steadily rose through the
forensic team in detecting and identifying
ranks due to his exceptional substances such as fuel residue in Arson
performance and commitment.
cases and invisible Blood stains from
Throughout his career, he has served weapons gives us a greater possibility of
at more than five different police
solving the cases and identifying the
stations and was deputed for six potential evidence.
months to the Forest Department,
also gaining invaluable experience in
The Kerala traffic
diverse roles, where he handled police are known for
Food
crucial assignments before continuing creating humorous and
his tenure across various police units. witty road safety
slogans
their
on
In 2019, he was inducted into the For boards. For example:
prestigious Anti-Terrorist Squad “Your family will miss
(ATS), where he continues to serve to you, not your speed,”
or “No need to meet
combat terrorism and other security
Thought Jesus so soon – wear
challenges. your helmet.”
His years of service have earned him N: Yes, I agree, and in addition to that, the
multiple commendations and Good Forensic Medicine part, including Autopsy,
Service entries. Abdul Jabbar has also had provided a very good lead in cases of
gained recognition in the media for murder and drowning in the absence of
his significant contributions to which the case could have been closed as a
solving high-profile cases, further common case of Natural death.
cementing his reputation as a skilled J: Talking about such cases, the fiber
and dedicated officer. analysis of Hanging cases also contributed in
distinguishing suicide from Murder in many
cases
Q3.Are there any common misconceptions
about forensic science among police officials
or the public?
