Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh –
Haryana Govt has taken numerous steps to upgrade State and Regional FSL infrastructure, the State is fully geared to meet the demands of the New Criminal Laws, emerging as a model of capacity, and scientific precision.
While stating this here today, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, said that Haryana's Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has significantly reduced its backlog of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases. The FSL has cut its pending cases significantly. The lab is now processing cases faster than new ones are being submitted. This impressive progress puts Haryana on a path to having zero pending cases by September 2025, an achievement that is uncommon for forensic labs in the country.
Dr. Misra stated that this remarkable turnaround reflects a visionary revamp of the state’s forensic ecosystem powered by more manpower, stronger infrastructure, and cutting-edge technology. The average monthly disposal rate has surged by nearly 49%, from 1,526 cases in 2023 to 2,273 in 2025, even as new criminal laws have pushed case inflow to record high.
She further said that one of the most significant improvements has been in NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) cases, where suspects often remain in custody until the FSL report is submitted to court. In just six months, the NDPS backlog has been reduced by 70% from 2,306 to 683 cases, and the reporting time has been cut to just 3–4 weeks for most cases (15 days for commercial quantity cases). Faster forensic reports mean speedier trials, quicker bail decisions, and justice delivered when it matters most. After all, justice delayed is justice denied, she added.
ACS Home briefed that a 70.7% increase in sanctioned strength and doubling of posted staff has been central to this success. Recruitment for 22 Senior Scientific Assistants and 17 Scientific Assistants is underway through the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC). 47 Group A & B scientific posts have been advertised through the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC). The Cyber Forensic Division has expanded from 1 to 6 reporting officers, with 24 more under recruitment, enhancing capacity to handle digital evidence in cybercrime, financial fraud, and online abuse cases.
To strengthen on-ground response, Haryana has proposed 17 additional Mobile Forensic Science Units (MFSUs) a 150% boost in Scene of Crime (SOC) capacity. At present 23 MFSUs are functioning across the state. These mobile labs will travel directly to crime scenes across districts, ensuring rapid evidence collection, contamination-free transport, and on-spot preliminary analysis—critical for crimes like homicides, sexual assaults, and serious accidents etc.Dr. Sumita Misra, highlighted significant infrastructure and technology upgrades to the state's forensic system. A new Regional FSL in Gurugram is in the works with a dedicated DNA analysis facility to handle sexual assault and unidentified body cases. The Hisar Regional FSL has an additional block sanctioned and its new Ballistics Unit, which started in May 2025, is already speeding up firearm investigations. Furthermore, a Physics Division is being established at the Moginand FSL in Panchkula to focus on technical cases for the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
To boost speed and accuracy, Haryana has invested Rs. 14.55 crore in new equipment across its forensic labs. This includes three GC-MS units for drug investigations, three comparison microscopes for ballistics, and advanced DNA sequencers and automated extraction systems. The FSL has also deployed four Mobile Forensic Vans equipped with FTA card systems for secure, on-scene sample collection. An additional Rs. 3 crore worth of new instruments is in the final stages of being procured.
Dr. Misra said Haryana’s forensic reform is not just about numbers—it is about restoring public trust in justice through science-led, time-bound investigations. With a zero-backlog target at earliest and a goal to keep pendency below one month thereafter, the state is setting a national benchmark in forensic governance. With these advances, Haryana is proving that modern forensics can be both fast and flawless, ensuring that justice is not delayed and certainly not denied.