HYDERABAD, NOVEMBER 21, 2024: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar stated that the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) is a key institution aiding in apprehending culprits of crimes across India, including murder, rape, theft, narcotics, cybercrime, and money laundering. He mentioned that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central Government has developed CFSL with international standards to investigate and solve crimes effectively.
On Thursday, accompanied by former MLA NVSS Prabhakar, the Union Minister Bandi Sanjay visited the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), National Forensic Science Laboratory (NCFL), and Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI) located in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad. The Minister spent about two and a half hours at these institutions, inspecting every department and holding discussions with officials to understand the functioning of each division.
Mr Bandi Sanjay expressed pride that these prestigious institutions, serving the forensic needs of South India, are based in Hyderabad. Officials explained to the Union Minister that CFSL handles thousands of cases referred from various states and provides crucial standard documents for criminal investigations.
During his visit to CFSL, National Director S.K. Jain and Hyderabad In-Charge Rajiv Giroti welcomed the minister. Bandi Sanjay interacted with senior officials and gathered details about the employees working in CFSL. He visited divisions such as Digital Forensics, Oxygen Forensics, DNA and Biology, Narcotics Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Documentation. He inquired about the methods adopted for solving complex cases, plans, and proposals for central assistance. The minister also participated in a tree-planting program within the CFSL premises along with NVSS Prabhakar.
Subsequently, the minister visited NCFL and CDTI, inspecting every division and attending a briefing by department officials. A PowerPoint presentation highlighted the institutions’ activities. The minister learned that CDTI has provided specialized training to 39,167 police officers, public prosecutors, and lawyers while raising awareness about cybercrimes among students. He commended the efforts of the CDTI team for their contributions.
