Led by Dr Onkar Mondhe, the team included Aman Kumar Yadav, Anshuman Rao and Kavita Goyal. The evaluation was carried out in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards, which are critical to ensuring the quality, accuracy and legal admissibility of forensic evidence within the criminal justice system.
The assessors examined laboratory procedures, quality manuals and calibration methods to verify compliance with national and international benchmarks. They also observed live testing processes, inspected equipment and audited the chain of custody of records.
The team reviewed multiple disciplines at the Regional Forensic Science Lab, Mandi, including Chemistry and Toxicology, Physics and Ballistics, Biology and Serology and DNA analysis. Assessments covered methods used to identify poisons, alcohol, narcotics and petroleum products, as well as chemical residue analysis and calibration of equipment such as GC-MS.
In the Ballistics and Physics sections, procedures for examining firearms, bullets, glass, soil, paint and electrical short-circuit cases were evaluated. The Biology and Serology division was assessed for its handling and identification of biological samples, including blood, semen, saliva, hair, bones and teeth, along with specialised diatom analysis in drowning cases.
The NABL team also reviewed audio forensic capabilities, including speaker identification using specialised software. A detailed evaluation of the DNA unit was conducted to ensure technical competence and strict adherence to contamination control protocols, including the separation of pre- and post-amplification areas.
Additionally, assessors verified the calibration and maintenance of specialised equipment such as genetic analysers and thermal cyclers. Proficiency testing procedures, including inter-laboratory comparisons and blind sample testing, were also examined to ensure the accuracy and reliability of results.
The assessment aimed to confirm that RFSL, Mandi, meets the NABL accreditation standards, reinforcing its capacity to deliver scientifically robust and legally reliable forensic results.
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