He issued instructions for speeding up construction work and early completion of the forensic lab while addressing a briefing meeting on his visit to the under- construction Punjab Forensic Science Agency near Thokar Niaz Beg on Sunday.Inspector General Police, Home Secretary, Secretary Health, and senior officers concerned were present. Project Director Forensic Lab Nayyar Mehmood gave a detailed briefing on the occasion.
The CM said that project of setting up a forensic lab of international standard is of vital importance which will not only help curb the crimes but also trace the criminals involved in heinous cases for bringing them to justice. He said that establishment of this unique and latest lab of South Asia would not only benefit Punjab but other provinces of the country as well. He said that protection of life and property of the people and eradication of crimes is the top priority of the government and setting up of the forensic lab is an important step in this direction.
The CM said that every life was precious to the government therefore funds were being provided for this important project by curtailing other expenditure. He said that most of the work on this project would be completed by 31st March and this lab will start functioning to its full capacity within next few weeks.
He said that modern training of experts employed for the lab had been arranged abroad and crime scene investigation, computer forensic, pathology, polygraph readers, toxicology, trace chemistry, fingerprints and death scene investigation and other sections are being established in the forensic lab. He said that a high standard of construction work is being ensured and only local material was being used for the implementation of the project. He said that he will preside over a meeting again on January 27 to review the progress of the project and remove any hurdle in this regard.
(The Nation)
********