DNA Profiling Holds the Key in Kolkata

The cbi has a tough task ahead as it takes over the investigation into the brutal rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar Medical college in kolkata, five days after her body was discovered.
The victim’s family and protesters are raising serious concerns about the possible involvement of more than one person in the crime. The case’s outcome now hinges on the crucial dna profiling of the fluid found on the victim, which could either confirm or complicate the investigation.
The contaminated crime scene, delayed evidence collection, re-examining witnesses, and reconstructing the crime scene now add to the major hurdles for the investigators of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), with the central agency having had several run-ins with kolkata police in terms of handing all evidence, case diary and other details on time. However, this time, the case may be different as the chief minister, for the first time in her decade-long tenure, almost volunteered to hand over the case to the CBI. After the manual report of the inspection was published on social networks, horrifying information about the injuries suffered by this 31-year-old doctor appeared. The report describes several serious injuries, including blood from the eyes and private parts, a broken pelvic girdle and a punctured neck bone.
In this context, it is important to distinguish between the autopsy and the report of the deceased. The coroner's inquiry report, known as the Suratal report, documents the external findings made by authorities at the crime scene. This is an initial assessment that documents the damage and conditions found. postmortem reporting is unusual and aggressive. The body will be taken to the Medical Center, where a full examination will be carried out, including an internal examination and an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Some of the protestors, some scholars and some of his friends also said that there was water of three people on his body. However, at this point in the investigation, the allegations have no credibility unless investigators obtain dna reports on samples from the first suspect and the fluid found on the victim's body. This is the most important sign for the cbi now. CBI's challenges are tainted negative views. The central office must visit the site to analyze the damaged area if it was properly protected and sealed according to inspection regulations. Five days later, the integrity of the damaged area is a major concern. Tampered or lost evidence makes it difficult to establish a clear legal link between the crime and the perpetrator.
Delaying evidence collection means that forensic evidence - such as dna, fingerprints or electronic data - can be damaged or compromised. This severely hampers the industry's ability to make a strong case based on scientific evidence.
Additionally, in an environment where citizen police have a high degree of influence, witnesses may be too afraid to testify or give truthful information. The cbi has to ensure the protection and stabilization of witnesses, which is very difficult in such a political environment.
As public and media attention has been drawn to this case, the agency must act carefully to avoid accusations of bias or political manipulation and to maintain the integrity of the investigation.
Re-creating a crime scene is one of the most important requirements of an investigation. Almost five days have passed since this incident. Therefore, it is increasingly difficult to reconstruct the exact sequence of events that led to the crime. The cbi had to rely on witness reports, CCTV footage and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital evidence to compile the list. With all these challenges and the clarity and complexity of the current situation, it seems that doing justice in the middle of major investigations is a difficult task for the CBI.
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Balasahana Suresh

14/08/2024 01:58 PM