Government of Goa

DIRECTORATE OF

FORENSIC SCIENCES

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Division and Facilities

Sr. No. Divisions Facilities available
1 Biology/ Serology Examination of blood, blood grouping, semen, diatoms, blood origin (human/animal).
2 Toxicology Examination of viscera material for identification of ratol poisoning, pesticides, alcohol, narcotics, chemicals, etc.
3 Narcotics Examination of charas, ganja and all other drugs like MDMA, opium, Cocaine, Heroine, Morphine, etc.
4 Ballistics Examination of fire arms, bullets, cartridge case, etc. and its comparison with exhibits.
5 Computer Forensic Examination of mobile phones, pen drives, hard disks, DVR, all types of digital media storage devices, etc.
6 DNA finger-printing Examination of blood, semen, saliva, tooth, hair, body fluids, etc. through DNA fingerprinting.
7. Fingerprint

Examination of fingerprint (rolled), Chance prints, palm prints and fingerprints on disputed documents.

Additionally, Fingerprint Bureau issue Fingerprint Certificates to the citizens, for visa or immigration purpose, after background verification of their antecedents through the Police, providing these services for a nominal fee.

Sr. No. Services Charges
1. Comparison of Fingerprints and furnishing of Expert Opinion in Civil Cases. Rs. 2000/-
2. Preparation of Finger Prints of General public for Visa or Immigration purpose. Rs.500/-
8. Psychology Polygraphy / Lie Detector test of suspected persons.
9. Scene of Crime (SOC)

There are 05 (Five) Mobile Forensic Vans (MFVs) equipped with various sophisticated kits, operating in all three Districts of Goa. 02 MFVs procured in the year 2015, while 02 MFVs are procured from the centrally sponsored scheme "Modernization of Forensic Capabilities" and 01 MFVs from state fund, these three are procured in year 2025.

Forensic team is made available to various Police Stations on call across the State, 24 X 7.

10 e-Peshi Facility

For the purpose of e-Peshi, 05 cubicles are set-up at D.F.S., Verna through M/s Info Tech Corporation of Goa Ltd.