22/03/2026
The workshop on "Modern Forensic Practices: Crime Scene Investigation, Evidence Handling, Forensic Pathology & DNA Profiling" was successfully conducted by the School of Allied & Healthcare Sciences at GNA University in collaboration with CRIS DNA Labs Centre for Research & Innovative Scientific Studies, East Hope Town, Dehradun from 16th to 21st March 2026, comprising offline sessions (16th–18th March) and online sessions (19th–21st March).
The offline component provided hands-on training in forensic serology, including blood detection techniques such as Kastle-Meyer and luminol tests, along with species identification, while subsequent sessions focused on forensic pathology, time since death estimation, DNA extraction, quantification, PCR principles, STR analysis, and gel electrophoresis with interpretation of DNA profiles.
The online sessions complemented this practical exposure by covering the fundamentals of crime scene investigation, legal frameworks and chain of custody, evidence classification, proper collection, packaging and preservation techniques, contamination control, digital documentation, and forensic photography, followed by theoretical insights into bloodstain pattern analysis, including types of blood patterns, directionality, angle of impact, and case-based discussions.
Overall, the workshop effectively integrated theoretical knowledge with practical skills, enhancing participants’ understanding of modern forensic techniques and preparing them for real-world forensic and medico-legal investigations.
The sessions were well delivered by Dr.Narotam Sharma, Dr. Ankita Singh, Mr. Ritik Dogra and Mr. Jagjeet Singh.
