Andhra Pradesh becomes first state to launch DNA profiling of criminals
In a first Andhra Pradesh today launched DNA profiling for criminals. The system will profile live samples within less than two hours.
In Short
- Andhra Pradesh launches DNA profiling for criminals.
- DNA profiling plays a crucial role in solving crimes.
- Aims to make Andhra crime-free, says CM.
As part of its proactive policing, the Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday launched the DNA Index System for the first time in India.
This system uses the latest DNA technology tool developed by IntegenX, Inc., USA known as RapidHIT DNA System.
It allows generation of DNA profiles from live samples such as buccal swabs, blood stains, saliva etc., within less than two hours as the currently available technologies take at least two days or more.
DNA profiling plays a crucial role not only in solving crimes but also has a potential to link a series of crimes by placing the suspects at the scene of crime by linking the suspects with the crime scene while also helping to prove their innocence.
EFFORTS TO MAKE ANDHRA PRADESH CRIME-FREE
While launching the program, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said his aim is to make Andhra Pradesh a crime free state in India through the usage of latest technology in forensic labs. He also ordered for the introduction of this system immediately.
The AP Police has launched the project on pilot badia to test the efficacy of the DIS, to generate DNA profiles of a batch of convicts and suspects involved in various crimes.
Deputy Chief Minister N. C. Rajappa, Director General of Police (in charge) N Sambasiva Rao, Forensic advisor to government P C Gandhi, IntegenX CEO Anand Gupta, former official of Florida Police Department Roy Swiger and other officials were present on the occasion held at Vijayawada.
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