CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates ₹72.78 crore A-class forensic lab at Gorakhpur; announces major police and forensic reforms

Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the newly upgraded A-Class RFSL in Gorakhpur, the Chief Minister pointed out that the six-storey modern facility is constructed at ₹ 72.78 crore and is considered a major step in strengthening law enforcement.

The Chief Minister addressed the inauguration ceremony of the newly upgraded A-Class RFSL in Gorakhpur. He pointed out that the six-storey modern facility, which is built at a cost of ₹72.78 crore, forms part of the major initiatives in augmenting the law and order mechanism.

‘New Uttar Pradesh Has No Place for Crime’

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Those days are gone when victims wandered helplessly with a 'lath bore hawa me' attitude and criminals roamed freely. In keeping with its zero-tolerance policy, the state government has put in place a strong system of evidence collection and certification through modern forensic science labs, ensuring that no offender can now escape accountability.

Ensuring Speedy, Accurate Investigations with Hi-Tech Forensics

"Scientific investigation, strengthened by high-tech forensic facilities, has created a reliable mechanism where criminals cannot evade justice. Accurate, swift, and transparent investigations are now enabling victims to receive timely and hassle-free justice," said CM Yogi.

UP Ramps Up Forensic Lab Capacity Fast Since 2017

He said though the most populous state, UP had only four forensic labs till the year 2017. His government decided that there should be a forensic lab in every commissionerate.

From six, the number today stands at 12, while another six are presently on the cards. In no time, each commissionerate will have a lab to ensure complete forensic examination of evidence to establish its veracity and help stringent action against criminals.

Mobile forensic vans in every district

The Chief Minister also highlighted that, besides establishing such labs, the government has deployed two mobile forensic vans in each district to ensure quick evidence collection. This system enables a strong collection of evidences in hours, which helps in delivering justice to victims more efficiently. “Now, no criminal will be able to escape,” he said.

New Criminal Laws Toughen Forensic Standards

CM Yogi further said that before 2017, even when evidence was collected, the absence of adequate forensic facilities often allowed the criminals to go scot-free. But after the introduction of three new criminal laws-the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, 2023-pushed through last July under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, forensic labs have become all the more important. Doing forensic investigation has been made mandatory for crimes punishable with more than seven years' imprisonment. UP had done all the ground work for this transformation well in advance.

New Career Opportunities by Forensic Education

The Chief Minister said that forensic science labs will open up new job avenues for youth, too. To this end, UP State Institute of Forensic Science has been established in Lucknow. "It offers a certificate course for lab technicians, a diploma course for field evidence collectors, and a degree course for forensic experts.

State-of-the-Art Facilities for Modern Policing

It is a facility fitted with the latest in DNA diagnostics, AI-based systems, drone laboratories, and robotics labs. It can operate drones from nano models up to 40 kg.

Gorakhpur RFSL to increase precisions and transparency.

CM Yogi said that the upgraded Forensic Science Lab in Gorakhpur is fully equipped with the most modern facilities, which would increase the precision of investigations manifold. This center will mark the beginning of the game-changer for modern policing and ensure timely, accurate, and transparent investigations altogether.

Full-scale forensic capabilities will be used to support law enforcement.

He described the lab as part of the broader government’s zero-tolerance policy on crime. Its primary purpose is to conduct almost all forensic analyses: from ballistics tests down to narcotics, serology, cyber forensics, DNA profiling, and document analysis among a select few institutions.

These, he said, would significantly improve the speed and reliability of police work. It said the government targeted international standards of cyber forensic levels to help effectively combat high-tech crimes in the future.

UP Boosts Police Recruitment and Training

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the state government accorded highest priority to strengthening the rule of law. In this regard, the state has recruited 2,19,000 police personnel in the last eight years, out of which 60,244 are in the fresh recruitment. "The number of police personnel recruited in UP during this period is more than the total police force of many states," he added.

The Chief Minister also spoke about the simultaneous enhancement of training capacity. In 2017, UP's total police training capacity was only 6,000. At that time, additional training facilities had to be rented when 30,000 new recruits were inducted. Today, the police training capacity in the state has increased by more than tenfold, and all recruits are being currently trained in government-run centers.

He said the government is upgrading the police facilities according to the needs of the department, adding that in many districts, one of the tallest buildings will be police barracks.

Commissionerate System and Safe City Upgrades

Chief Minister Yogi said, "The system of the Commissionerate in Uttar Pradesh was pending for around 50 years. For its implementation, our government showed readiness and in 2020 laid its foundation work. The Commissionerate model is now working in seven

Municipal Corporations and 'Noida and Greater Noida' have been developed as safe cities." He also informed that over 13 lakh CCTV cameras have been installed in major urban centers for increasing safety and security.

Emphasizing the role of CCTV monitoring, the Chief Minister explained that such a system ensures the identification of criminals in hours and leaves nothing hidden. “Today’s Uttar Pradesh does not tolerate crime. The state works with a commitment to security and respect for all,” he asserted.

Establishment of New PAC Battalions and Women's Forces

The CM remembered that previous governments had tried to dissolve the PAC battalion, but his government strengthened it. Along with SSF and SDRF, three women's PAC battalions have been formed - Veerangna Jhalkari Bai in Gorakhpur, Veerangna Uda Devi in Lucknow and Veerangna Avanti Bai Lodhi in Badaun.

He further informed that new PAC battalions have been established in five districts Balrampur, Jalaun, Mirzapur, Shamli, and Bijnor, and funds have been sanctioned to build modern police lines in ten districts. He said due to insecurity, the participation of women in the workforce was previously very low and stood below 13% before 2017. Today, with significant improvement in law and order, more than 35% of the women in the state are employed and able to work without fear or inconvenience. He said the government has brought police services, ambulances, fire, and cyber helpline on one platform of 112 emergency response system, and further, assistance and justice to the citizens will be provided with even greater ease.