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IN PHOTOS: Amit Shah inaugurates new Central Forensic Science Laboratory building in Kolkata

Updated On: 01 June, 2025 04:29 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Amit Shah, who is currently on a two-day visit to West Bengal, inaugurated the newly constructed building of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) located in Rajarhat, Kolkata. (Pics/PTI,X)      

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks after the inauguration ceremony of the new Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) building in Kolkata. Pic/PTI

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks after the inauguration ceremony of the new Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) building in Kolkata. Pic/PTI
In his speech, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that India’s criminal justice system is entering a new phase. He highlighted the crucial role of robust forensic institutions in building a secure, transparent, and evidence-based framework

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In his speech, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that India’s criminal justice system is entering a new phase. He highlighted the crucial role of robust forensic institutions in building a secure, transparent, and evidence-based framework

He further noted that the Central government had established the first National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in 2020, well before the three new criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) — came into effect

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He further noted that the Central government had established the first National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in 2020, well before the three new criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) — came into effect

In his address after the inauguration, Shah also said that support has been extended to every state to establish a forensic van in every district, and even many states have expanded their forensic laboratories

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In his address after the inauguration, Shah also said that support has been extended to every state to establish a forensic van in every district, and even many states have expanded their forensic laboratories

The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) was established in 2020. So far, 16 institutions have been approved, with eight already operational and the remaining eight in progress

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The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) was established in 2020. So far, 16 institutions have been approved, with eight already operational and the remaining eight in progress

The creation of trained human resources has been completed, with the Union Minister expressing confidence that the new students will make significant contributions to strengthening law and order in the country

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The creation of trained human resources has been completed, with the Union Minister expressing confidence that the new students will make significant contributions to strengthening law and order in the country

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