Forensic scientists working in FSL have been found to be not qualified
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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.
1 July 2011 - IndiaToday News
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