Nanotechnology to aid forensic detection of crime

Parag Dave
Ahmedabad, Nov 2 (PTI) Forensic science is exploring new
horizons with Gandhinagar-based Directorate of Forensic
Science (DFS), starting a new research on application and use
of nanotechnology for solving complex crimes, in a first of
its kind project in India.
"In many cases, forensic evidence is key to obtaining
a conviction and often only very small quantities of forensic
material are found from the crime scene. Use of nanotechnology
will usher us into a new era in forensic detection of crime,"
Director, DFS J M Vyas told PTI.
"The Central government accepted our proposal and has
sanctioned funds for the research which is a first of its kind
project in the country," Vyas said.
"We have planned to do detail research on how to use
nanotechnology in finger print detection, drug analysis,
building of light weight bullet proof waist using nano
particles and bullet proof glass," Vyas said.
Nanotechnology, is the study of the control of matter
on an atomic and molecular scale. It deals with structures of
the size of generally 100 nanometers or smaller and involves
developing materials or devices within that size, he said.
"In foreign countries pioneering research work is going
on how to use nanotechnology in detection of crime. We are
starting this research at the right time," Vyas said. (MORE)
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