Kadapa gets mobile forensic vehicle to improve crime investigation

Superintendent of Police Nachiket Vishwanath Shelke inspects the features of the new mobile forensic vehicle acquired by the Kadapa police on Sunday. | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

The Kadapa District Police has acquired a mobile forensic vehicle, which is expected to enable scientific collection of evidence from crime scenes and also offer advanced technology to enhance crime investigation and evidence-based policing.

Approved through the Andhra Pradesh Forensic Science Laboratory (APFSL), the vehicle is equipped with high-intensity lights, pre-testing and blood collection kits, DNA sampling kits, narcotics and explosives screening kits and a stereo microscope for identification and examination of trace evidence.

It also has a DSLR camera, CCTV/dash camera, digital examination kit, forensic imager, pens, memory cards and SSD storage, in addition to digital acquisition and imaging equipment.

“These devices will enable investigating officers and forensic personnel to systematically document crime scenes and preserve both physical and digital evidence,” said Nachiket Vishwanath Shelke after inspecting the vehicle’s features.

Published – 20 Sep 2026 21:11 IST