SRINAGAR, Oct 13: In a significant administrative move, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has appointed Om Prakash, a senior JKAS officer, as the new Director of the Jammu and Kashmir Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL). The appointment aims to strengthen the functioning of forensic services across the Union Territory, which play a crucial role in modern policing and criminal investigations.
According to Government Order No. 1338-JK(GAD) of 2025, issued by the Commissioner Secretary to the Government, General Administration Department (GAD), the decision was taken in the interest of administration. The order was made public on Monday evening.
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Before his latest posting, Om Prakash was awaiting adjustment in the General Administration Department. He has now been appointed as the Director, FSL, J&K, with immediate effect.
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The order further states that Gurmukh (JKAS), Joint Director, Forensic Science Laboratory, Jammu, who was holding the additional charge of Director, FSL, has been relieved of the said responsibility following the new appointment.
Forensic Science Laboratory: A Vital Wing in Crime Investigation
The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) of Jammu and Kashmir serves as a critical arm of the criminal justice system, assisting police and investigative agencies in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting scientific evidence. The lab plays a vital role in cases involving DNA testing, ballistics, toxicology, fingerprint analysis, cyber forensics, and other scientific domains.
Officials believe that the appointment of an experienced officer like Om Prakash will bring renewed focus to the modernization and efficiency of forensic services in the region, which are increasingly relied upon in both criminal and civil cases.
The move also aligns with the government’s ongoing administrative reforms to ensure transparency, accountability, and efficiency in key departments under the Union Territory administration.
With this posting, the Lieutenant Governor’s administration continues its efforts to strengthen institutional capacities in law enforcement and scientific investigation, supporting a more evidence-based approach to justice delivery in Jammu and Kashmir.
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