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Q5. What kind of forensic training is
various specialized investigation
provided to police officials?
units, including three different Crime
J: As per my experience, we didn’t get any
Branch squads, where he played an
training related to forensic science; we were
instrumental role in handling
just given lectures on securing the crime
complex and high-profile cases.
scene and about our duties as a first
responding officer.
Since 2023, he has been serving in the
N: I guess the new recruits in officer ranks
Kannur Rural SP Squad (Anti-Theft
are getting better training and classes on the
Squad), where he continues to
same.
demonstrate his expertise in law
enforcement and crime prevention.
Q6. What are the emerging challenges in
Noufal has also completed advanced
integrating forensic science with police
training in bomb disposal through the
work?
Bomb Squad Course, further
J: “Justice delayed is justice denied.” That’s
enhancing his operational
what we say. There is a visible time gap in
capabilities. His exemplary service
receiving the reports from the forensic
has been recognized through multiple
science lab, which adversely affects the
Good Service entries, and he was
ability to provide a conclusion to the case.
recently nominated for the esteemed
N: Because of this, sometimes we have to
Badge of Honour in recognition of
exclude certain potential evidence and find
his dedication and outstanding
other alternate circumstantial evidence to
contributions to the Kerala Police.
deliver justice at the earliest.

In addition to this, I also heard that we can
get DNA from even the sweat, therefore I

feel that if we could get potential scientific
evidence from such a small point of contact,
it can make the investigation more effective.

Q7.What advice would you give to students
pursuing forensic science who want to

collaborate with law enforcement?
J: I would request them to provide the

reports as early as possible because there are
victims out there waiting for justice to be

served.