38 UP PCS Probationers Get Forensic Training At Lucknow Institute, Visit DNA And Drone Labs

Lucknow witnessed the initiation of a forensic training program for 38 young PCS probationers of the 2025 batch on October 6, as part of the Yogi government's emphasis on technology-driven justice. The officers toured the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science in Lucknow, gaining insights into the modern DNA and Drone Labs' operations and significance in crime investigation.

Dr. G.K. Goswami, the institute's Founder Director, elucidated the role of forensic science in delivering justice through scientific means. He emphasized the challenging nature of civil service work in this field, urging the trainees to mentally prepare for difficult circumstances. Goswami also highlighted the convergence of law and science in forensic science, emphasizing its vision.

The Chief Minister's vision was echoed as officers across the state receive training in forensic science's intricacies. He stressed the importance of justice, truth, and evidence, explaining their significance in the present era where cyber and forensic science have become integral to our lives due to our increasing dependence on modern technology.

Dr. Goswami also explained the relevance of dying declarations, stating that such statements are crucial when a victim's immediate testimony is lost, potentially impeding the legal establishment of a crime. He further emphasized the importance of digital recording when recording such declarations, and the acceptability of written statements in the absence of verbal communication from the victim.

Additional Director Sanjeev Suman provided the officers with a detailed overview of the institute, while Additional Superintendents of Police Chiranjib Mukherjee, Atul Yadav, Palak Aneja, Senthil Shiva Subramaniam, Public Relations Officer Santosh Kumar Tiwari, and RI Shailendra Singh were present on the occasion.