SFDL holds training for Police Crime Scene Unit.

KARACHI -- Sindh Forensic DNA and Serology Laboratory (SFDL) has organized a training session for Crime Scene Unit of Sindh Police at the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK).

More than 25 crime scene investigators (CSI) attended the training session, which was conducted by Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan, Dr. Nouman Rasool and Mr. Afzaal Hussain Shah.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the session, held Thursday evening, ICCBS Director Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary pointed out that training of the crime scene investigators (CSI) was very important for the proper collection of evidence that would help the dispensation of justice in its true spirit.

He said, "Forensic science is an important modern age tool for solving criminal cases."

This field of applied science has gained much attention recently in most of the criminal and civil matters, he said, adding that integrity and proper training of the CSI will make them an asset to the judicial system. He appreciated the keen interest of participants in the session.

Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan, Project Director, SFDL, briefly described the establishment of the state-of-the-art facility of forensic DNA analysis which is developed according to international standards containing qualified and trained staff and highly advanced technology.

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