The Diplomat Desk
Jammu, TDD,The Department of Forensic Medicine, AIIMS Jammu, organized a pioneering workshop titled “After Crime, Scene Recreation and Training in Solving Firearm Death Investigation” on 29th November 2024. This first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at equipping J&K Police officers with advanced skills in crime scene examination and evidence collection to strengthen criminal investigations.
The event was inaugurated by Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, and Prof (Dr) Dinesh Rao, Head of the Department (HOD), Forensic Medicine. Presiding over the workshop were senior police officials Mr. Bharadwaj (SP) and Mr. Rominish Gupta (SSP).
With participation of a total of 100 officers including 20 DySPs, 25 Inspectors and 60 Sub Inspectors” from the Jammu, Samba and Udhampur, Police Academies.
Professor Dr Dinesh Rao, HOD, Forensic Medicine, AIIMS Jammu trained the Officers on the Examination of the Crime Scene and Collection of Evidences and He also explained the Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) for Investigating Firearm Deaths. Professor Dr Dinesh Rao, highlighted the importance of Bod Bags in shifting the Dead from the Crime Scene and at the same time impressed upon the Fact the Examination of evidence and Processing the Crime scene and its importance in the prosecution. The workshop featured practical sessions on SOPs for firearm death investigations and the importance of processing crime scenes. A notable highlight was the recreation of a real case, the Kishtwar VDGs murder, providing valuable insights into investigative methodologies.
This initiative underscores AIIMS Jammu’s commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and enhancing justice delivery systems in the region.TDD