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N: I also request you to give suggestions to
Conclusion
the police officials on all the potential
The insightful conversation with Mr. possibilities and make us aware of how we
Abdul Jabbar and Mr. Noufal not can implement forensic science in our case.
only underlines the critical role of J: Yes, I also agree to it, especially in cases
forensic science in criminal of diatom tests, I felt the same.
investigations but also reveals the
practical challenges faced by law Q8.What has been your most memorable
enforcement officers in integrating it case involving forensic science?
effectively. From highlighting the J: I remember a case in which a body was
importance of preserving crime scenes found at the railway track, and it seemed to
to the impact of advanced show no visible signs of murder. So initially,
technologies such as DNA profiling, we assumed it was a case of unnatural death
their experiences demonstrate how or an accident and proceeded with section
science has transformed modern 174 of the CrPC. But later, the forensic
policing. At the same time, their surgeon reported that the victim was hit in
concerns about delays in forensic the head before the accident, which was the
reports and limited training point to cause of death. According to the case, which
the need for systemic improvements. was converted into murder, and further
Above all, their journey and investigation, the culprit was identified and
dedication stand as an inspiration for convicted
young forensic science students, N: There were many cases, but I would like
encouraging them to contribute to share an ongoing case in which a body
meaningfully to justice by working was found in a well, showing no external
hand-in-hand with police officials. marks of struggle. Through forensic
investigation, the forensic surgeon notes that
the victim’s hyoid bone was damaged, and
hence it could be a murder.
