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Singhal said Haryana has undertaken its largest-ever expansion of the forensic workforce. Of 243 newly sanctioned posts, 97 appointments have already been completed, while recruitment for 323 more positions is currently underway. “Enhanced staffing has directly contributed to improved accuracy, reliability and reporting speed,” he noted.

Chandigarh: Haryana Director General of Police Ajay Singhal on Thursday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to overhaul the state’s forensic science ecosystem in 2026, setting a clear target of delivering all forensic reports within a maximum of 30 days. The plan builds on what officials described as landmark reforms undertaken during 2025–26, a period that saw major structural, technological and workforce upgrades across Haryana’s forensic science laboratory (FSL) network.

New Posts, High-End Equipment

To meet the tighter timelines, the Haryana Police has proposed creating 64 additional posts and procuring advanced forensic equipment worth ₹86.38 crore for the State FSL, Regional Forensic Science Laboratories (RFSLs), and district forensic units.

According to a police spokesperson, new DNA divisions will be established in Hisar and Panchkula, while infrastructure expansion projects at RFSL Bhondsi and RFSL Hisar, sanctioned at ₹32.58 crore, will be fast-tracked to enhance testing capacity significantly.

Faster Reports, Fewer Pendencies

The spokesperson said that forensic turnaround times improved sharply in 2025, particularly in NDPS cases, where reports are now issued within 1 month, and in commercial-quantity cases, within just 15 days. “Overall case disposal increased by 28.6 per cent, while pendency declined by nearly 12 per cent, despite a rise in the number of cases received,” the spokesperson said, terming it a significant efficiency gain for the criminal justice system.

Forensics at the Core of Policing

Emphasising the growing role of science in law enforcement, DGP Singhal said forensic evidence would increasingly underpin criminal investigations in Haryana. “The objective is not merely faster reporting, but ensuring that forensic reports are robust, accurate and legally sound, strengthening prosecution and enabling timely justice,” he said.

Largest-Ever Manpower Expansion

Singhal said Haryana has undertaken its largest-ever expansion of the forensic workforce. Of 243 newly sanctioned posts, 97 appointments have already been completed, while recruitment for 323 more positions is currently underway. “Enhanced staffing has directly contributed to improved accuracy, reliability and reporting speed,” he noted.

New Labs, Mobile Units and DNA Capacity

Further strengthening field and laboratory capabilities:

• DNA facilities at FSL Madhuban have been upgraded

• A new DNA division has been set up at RFSL Gurugram.

• Ballistics and document examination laboratories in Hisar have decentralised access to advanced forensic services.

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Haryana has ensured 100 per cent forensic expert presence at crime scenes, a move police say has significantly improved evidence collection standards. Additionally, 17 new mobile forensic units and 10 district forensic laboratories have become operational, supported by modern mobile forensic vans.

Digital Integration for Transparency

The police chief said digital integration through the Trakea Portal has streamlined case tracking, reporting and transparency across the forensic chain. “This digital backbone reinforces Haryana’s position at the forefront of forensic modernisation in the country,” Singhal said. With the 30-day reporting target, expanded infrastructure and a technology-driven approach, Haryana Police aim to make forensic science a decisive force multiplier in investigations and prosecutions in the coming year.