Dud scientists working at Delhi's forensic lab
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Over a dozen scientists at the key forensic probe facility are not qualified for their jobs. They were hired after reportedly submitting fudged documents or false information on their work experience.
Neetu Chandra New Delhi, July 1, 2011 | UPDATED 09:14 IST
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The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) of the Delhi government runs the risk of botching up criminal investigation by blundering scientists on its rolls.
Over a dozen scientists at the key forensic probe facility are not qualified for their jobs - they were hired after reportedly submitting fudged documents or false information on their work experience.
The appointments of at least 15 senior scientific officers (SSOs) - nearly half the number of scientists hired for the key facility in 2009 - have come under the scanner. The Delhi High Court recently issued notices to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the recruiting authority, after the dubious appointments were exposed in a series of Right to Information (RTI) applications which formed the basis of court petitions.
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