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Strengthening Forensic Capabilities in GB
Satellite Forensic Units Expansion
- 3 new forensic satellite stations established in Gilgit, Skardu, and Hunza
- 24/7 crime scene response for:
- High-altitude homicide investigations
- Cybercrime evidence collection
- Sexual assault cases (rape/sodomy)
- Specialized training provided to 142 GB Police officers in 2023
Equipment Upgrades
- Mobile DNA collection kits for remote areas
- Portable alternate light sources (ALS) for latent print detection
Solved: Skardu Child Abduction (2023)
- Challenge: Missing 8-year-old in mountainous terrain
- Forensic Action:
- Recovered digital traces from abandoned smartphone
- Soil analysis matched suspect’s shoes to crime scene
- Outcome: 2 arrests within 72 hours
Regional Forensic Challenges
High-Altitude Adaptations
- Extended evidence degradation timelines in sub-zero temperatures
- Custom protocols for:
- Blood spatter analysis on snow
- Fiber preservation in dry mountain air
Cybercrime Surge
- 47% increase in SIM swap fraud cases (2022-2023)
- PFSA Response:
- Mobile forensic vans with Cellebrite UFED kits
- Public awareness camps in 15 villages
Upcoming Initiatives
- DNA Database: Launching GB’s first regional criminal DNA bank
- Training:
- Glacier accident investigation workshop (May 2024)
- Digital evidence for rural police (Ongoing)
- Community Outreach:
- Free evidence preservation kits for GB healthcare facilities
Download Resources:
- GB Crime Prevention Guide (Urdu)
- How to Report Cybercrime
