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Kohima: The Association of Kohima Municipal Wards Council is pressing the Nagaland government to accelerate its forensic science overhaul. Following a formal statement from president Thejao Sekhose and general secretary Hukato Chishi, the group demanded a concrete timeline for rolling out these systemic upgrades.
The council praised the state for planning a new Directorate of Forensic Sciences. They claim the shift toward science-based evidence is long overdue. Past delays at Kohima crime scenes destroyed critical leads and stalled prosecutions. The group believes these changes will fix a broken system. They noted that the decision "reflects the growing recognition that scientific evidence, rather than suspicion or confession, should form the foundation of a fair, impartial and effective criminal justice system under the new criminal laws."
Reform plans must include the State Forensic Science Laboratory, the group urged. They want dedicated divisions for DNA analysis, ballistics, toxicology, cyber forensics, biology, chemistry, fingerprints, questioned documents, and digital evidence. Infrastructure needs to scale quickly. The council wants mobile forensic vans deployed in every district, not just the capital.
Staffing remains a priority. Officials need to fast-track hiring for scientists, cyber experts, and specialized officers. The council explicitly called for the government to recruit qualified Naga youths to build local expertise and cut reliance on outside agencies. If local candidates hit technical or age roadblocks, the government should consider a one-time age relaxation to fill these roles. Finally, officers require ongoing training on the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to ensure evidence stands up in court.
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