US Embassy hands over modern instrument and software to forensic lab

Kathmandu, Aug 27: The US Embassy in Nepal has handed over modern equipment and software used for DNA testing and drug testing to the Nepal Police Central Forensic Science Laboratory.

The Compound DNA Index System (DNA Software) and Drug Detection Instrument were received from the US Embassy to make the lab tests scientific and objective. Amidst a programme held at the Nepal police Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Samakhushi, Kathmandu, today, the US Embassy handed over the technology.

On the occasion, Inspector General of Police, Deepak Thapa, said the modern instruments and technologies handed over today would enhance the capacity of the central forensic science lab and thereby promptly deliver reliable lab test services. The systems and their services would bring the forensic DNA analysis capacity to the international standard and improve the overall criminal justice system, he noted.

IGP Thapa also expressed his confidence that the instruments would help increase drug screening capacity. He lauded the continuous US assistance for the enhancement of the capacity of the central forensic laboratory and its development through consultations, training and equipment.

At the programme, US Ambassador to Nepal Dean R. Thomson expressed his hope that the modern technology handed over today would enhance the capacity of the central forensic lab of the Nepal Police and also make a crucial contribution to identifying the disappeared persons.