The severely shortstaffed Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) at Kalina will prioritize the DNA profiling of the sailors' bodies retrieved from INS Sindhurakshak and try to send its reports in a fortnight.
The FSL has 1,500 samples that need DNA profiling. However , it will give precedence to the bodies found on the sub. The lab has got samples of five crewmen after their autopsies were performed at J J Hospital; the sixth sample is yet to be received. The lab will start work from Monday.
Director Dr MK Malve said all efforts will be made to provide reports in a fortnight. Viscera samples though will take longer to be evaluated. At least 10,000 viscera samples are lying in state forensic labs for testing. Insiders said the reports cannot be sent sooner partly because there is only one machine for genetic analysis and partly because there is just one senior officer at the helm of DNA fingerprinting in the Kalina lab.
The biology-serology department , which covers DNA testing, is among the busiest. It receives at least 50 samples a month. An analyst said that, given the case sensitivity, samples from the sub accident will be checked twice.
Monday 19 August 2013
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