CBI signs MoU with Gujarat Forensic Science University
The MoU seeks to establish collaboration for the purpose of identifying new areas for application of Forensic Science, including Behavioral science, Forensic Nanotechnology, Computer Forensics, Forensic Pharmacy among others in the fields of criminal investigation.
"This MoU also aims to providing enabling platform for capacity building of Supervisory and Investigating Officers of CBI; Scientists from Central Forensic Science Laboratory and other officers attending CBI Academy in the art of interview & interrogation through modern tools available for analysis of human behavior and various other aspects of use of forensic science in scientific investigation of cases," the CBI said in a statement.
Speaking on the occasion, Ranjit Sinha, Director, CBI said, "This Memorandum of Understanding is an expression of convergence of will of two leading institutions of India to collaborate substantively in the intended common areas of action to enhance academic knowledge."
Sinha further said that through joint effort and commitment, all the three stakeholders, that is, CBI; Central Forensic Science Laboratory, New Delhi and the Gujarat Forensic Science University would benefit to the greatest extent by holding joint training programmes in the field of application of Forensic Science in Criminal investigation.
J.M.Vyas, Director General, Gujarat Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar highlighted that this was the first such MoU of the GFSU with any investigating agency.
He also said GFSU will help to upgrade the existing forensic laboratory of the CBI.
The MoU was signed by Ranjit Singha and J.M. Vyas.
Gujarat Forensic Science University, established in 2009 is the only University across the world, dedicated to forensic and investigative science.
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