Delhi Police's Finger Print Bureau Solves 150 Cases in 2023

The Finger Print Bureau of the Delhi Police has resolved 150 cases by July 15, 2023, including 61 burglaries and 60 unidentified bodies. This bureau, a crucial forensic component, assisted in solving a variety of crimes and significantly improved compared to 2022, when it solved 89 cases.

The Finger Print Bureau of the Delhi Police has successfully resolved 150 cases in 2023, with a notable 61 burglaries solved among them. This has been achieved by July 15, according to official sources.

The bureau facilitated the identification of 60 unidentified or unclaimed bodies and solved 18 theft cases this year. Additionally, six murder cases, two cheating cases, one rape case, one dacoity case, and one robbery were also resolved with their assistance.

The Finger Print Bureau's success is invaluable, particularly in property disputes and impersonation cases, contributing to solving 27 such cases. Compared to 2022's tally of 89 cases, the bureau has significantly improved its record. The bureau's efforts are instrumental in the forensic examination of crime scenes, with finger print experts present in all 15 police districts of Delhi.

The bureau hosts a comprehensive database of five lakh criminals and uses sophisticated techniques like Automated Finger and Palm Identification System (AFIS) and mobile devices for lifting prints. Established in 1983, the Finger Print Bureau continues to play a pivotal role in crime investigation in the national capital.

(With inputs from agencies.)