BHUBANESWAR: Amid furore over inconsistencies in forensic assessments of Kunduli rape survivor, who dedicated suicide on January 22, the state forensic science laboratory (SSL) here on Monday tried to scrub its hands off the debate. SFSL director Purnachandra Mandal puzzled the authenticity of a initial serology file that had indicated presence of semen at the internal put on of the sufferer, despite the fact that the overall DNA profiling take a look at subsequently ruled out the finding.
"I cannot say whether the preliminary draft report was genuine or not. That report never came to my notice. I had only received final DNA profiling test's report that ruled out the presence of semen on her cloth," Mandal advised media persons. The SFSL chief parried questions as to how he could not verify a file of his own department. Mandal even refused to remark at the basis on which his examiners had (in the initial take a look at) discovered lines of semen of two different persons on her material.
Mandal dared the critics to challenge the DNA finding anyplace on this planet. "We do not believe in draft reports. Our DNA profiling test is final, fool-proof and conclusive. We invite people or organisations (who questioned our tests) to approach any other laboratories or central labs to verify whether or not we are correct. We challenge nobody can dispute our final test's outcome," Mandal advised TOI.
The position of police and SFSL got here beneath the scanner after obtrusive discrepancies had been noticed in the initial draft serology take a look at of the woman's undergarment and the subsequent DNA profiling take a look at. While the draft take a look at conducted by way of the SFSL on October 18, eight days after the alleged rape, clearly indicated the presence of semen of two different persons of blood groups A and B in her material, the overall DNA profiling file claimed presence of vaginal secretions on her material. "We have submitted the final test report in court at Jeypore. Our test is fair and impartial," Mandal said. On Sunday, director normal of police R P Sharma ordered the Crime Branch to probe the alleged flip-flop of the SFSL stories.
BJP continues to focus on the police and SFSL and accused them of getting worked hand-in-glove to suppress the truth. The BJP's women wing filed a petition on the Odisha human rights fee here on Monday and demanded Rs 1 crore reimbursement for the woman's family. BJP additionally demanded dismissal of Koraput SP and other police officers, accusing them of getting launched a cover-up workout in Kunduli case. "We are sure that the state government, police and SFSL worked hand-in-glove to supress the sensational Kunduli case. We will intensify our agitation," said BJP leader Lekhashri Samantasinghar.
BJD refuted the costs. "Neither the government nor the police ever tried to delay or hush up the matter. The case was accorded top priority. Judicial inquiry is still in process. Opposition parties should refrain from politicizing the unfortunate incident," BJP spokesperson Samir Dash said.
"I cannot say whether the preliminary draft report was genuine or not. That report never came to my notice. I had only received final DNA profiling test's report that ruled out the presence of semen on her cloth," Mandal advised media persons. The SFSL chief parried questions as to how he could not verify a file of his own department. Mandal even refused to remark at the basis on which his examiners had (in the initial take a look at) discovered lines of semen of two different persons on her material.
Mandal dared the critics to challenge the DNA finding anyplace on this planet. "We do not believe in draft reports. Our DNA profiling test is final, fool-proof and conclusive. We invite people or organisations (who questioned our tests) to approach any other laboratories or central labs to verify whether or not we are correct. We challenge nobody can dispute our final test's outcome," Mandal advised TOI.
The position of police and SFSL got here beneath the scanner after obtrusive discrepancies had been noticed in the initial draft serology take a look at of the woman's undergarment and the subsequent DNA profiling take a look at. While the draft take a look at conducted by way of the SFSL on October 18, eight days after the alleged rape, clearly indicated the presence of semen of two different persons of blood groups A and B in her material, the overall DNA profiling file claimed presence of vaginal secretions on her material. "We have submitted the final test report in court at Jeypore. Our test is fair and impartial," Mandal said. On Sunday, director normal of police R P Sharma ordered the Crime Branch to probe the alleged flip-flop of the SFSL stories.
BJP continues to focus on the police and SFSL and accused them of getting worked hand-in-glove to suppress the truth. The BJP's women wing filed a petition on the Odisha human rights fee here on Monday and demanded Rs 1 crore reimbursement for the woman's family. BJP additionally demanded dismissal of Koraput SP and other police officers, accusing them of getting launched a cover-up workout in Kunduli case. "We are sure that the state government, police and SFSL worked hand-in-glove to supress the sensational Kunduli case. We will intensify our agitation," said BJP leader Lekhashri Samantasinghar.
BJD refuted the costs. "Neither the government nor the police ever tried to delay or hush up the matter. The case was accorded top priority. Judicial inquiry is still in process. Opposition parties should refrain from politicizing the unfortunate incident," BJP spokesperson Samir Dash said.
Odisha forensic lab washes hands off Koraput rape controversy
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