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Fighting crime, one fingerprint at a time: How this age old technique is helping Delhi cops solve cases

January 06, 2025 12:12 pm

This case is among several where the role of fingerprints played a crucial role in solving a crime. According to senior police officers, even though it is one of the oldest methods, it still continues to be the most relevant one. 

Shraddha Walkar bones identified using DNA test: What is DNA fingerprinting and how does it help solve crime?

December 17, 2022 7:18 am

As forensic reports confirm that some of the bones recovered from Mehrauli forest last month belonged to Shraddha Walkar, we take a look at the process of DNA fingerprinting and how it is used to solve crime

MHA plans to link fingerprint, face recognition data from all police stations to central system

August 05, 2018 7:16 am

The first phase of CCTNS is nearing completion, with 14,500 of 15,500 police stations across the country being connected. Only Bihar, for various administrative reasons, is lagging behind, with close to 850 police stations yet to be linked to CCTNS.

Lalji Singh (1947-2017): The pioneer of DNA evidence

December 12, 2017 8:32 am

Lalji Singh made a seminal contribution to the disciplines of genetics, forensics, conservation and law.

CBI to seek DNA test of Badaun victims’ clothes

July 22, 2014 1:11 am

The CBI will now be sending their personal belongings and vaginal swabs for DNA analysis at a laboratory in Hyderabad.

DNA finger printing to be used for Tiger census

March 02, 2010 10:09 am

Centre for Wildlife Studies is looking at identifying the individual tigers based on their unique coat pattern and DNA fingerprinting from scats (faeces).

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