First Indian State to Develop a DNA Database for Unidentified Bodies

  • Himachal Pradesh has made history by becoming the first Indian state to establish a DNA database specifically for unidentified bodies.
  • This groundbreaking initiative commenced in April 2022, and the database currently contains 150 DNA samples of unknown individuals.
  • In 2022, the Directorate of Forensics Services in Junga obtained DNA profile databasing and matching technology from the United States called Smallpond TM software at a cost of Rs. 55 lakh.
  • The database is currently being populated and organized and has a capacity of around 20,000 DNA profiles, which can be expanded as ....
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