Mira-Bhayandar: The Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police have introduced I-bikes (investigation motorcycles) equipped with forensic kits containing tools to gather evidence from the scene of heinous crimes.
Three I-bikes-one each for the Mira Road, Vasai and Virar divisions- were flagged-off by police commissioner- Madhukar Pandey during the inauguration ceremony of the newly renovated Kashimira police station on Wednesday evening.
The initiative aligns with the newly adopted criminal laws-mainly the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) which mandates expedition the collection of forensic evidence by trained personnel from the scenes of serious crimes which are punishable by seven or more years of imprisonment.
CP Madhukar Pandey Inspecting the Forensic Kit | File Photo
The I-bikes are equipped with a kit comprising essential tools and gadgets for collecting critical evidences like-hair strands, blood stains, fingerprints, photographs and saliva- which are handed over to the concerned investigation officer who sends them to the forensic laboratories for testing.
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“These I-bikes which are equipped with sophisticated tools needed to gather forensic evidence in a scientific manner will prove be a crucial asset in not only swiftly reaching the crime spot, but also help in case detections and convictions.” said MBVV police chief-Madhukar Pandey.
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"As of now the MBMC has a team of 28 trained personnel who are well-versed in scientific techniques for collecting and handling forensic evidence. Under the BSA which replaced the Indian Evidence Act (IEA) from 1, July-2024, the forensic evidence collectors will also have to film and record the entire process of collection with a digital camera which has to be produced in court during trial proceedings. The emphasis was on the use of technology and scientific methodology at all stages- from swiftly reaching the crime scene and collection of evidence to investigations and trial process." said another senior police officer.
