MP CM flags off mobile forensic vans for police

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav flagged off 14 mobile forensic vans for the police to strengthen crime investigation, evidence collection, and scientific analysis in the state, from the Police Headquarters in Bhopal on Thursday.

On the occasion, the chief minister noted that the mobile forensic vans would prove highly effective in investigating crimes across various districts of the state.

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The initiative undertaken by the police department is aimed at promoting forensic-based, swift, and accurate investigations, leading to quicker crime detection, higher conviction rates, and stronger public confidence in the police.

The total cost of these vans is almost Rs 36.95 crore. The amount has been provided by the Central government.

The total number of the vans is 57. Of these, 14 were received on December 16, 2025 and have now been flagged off. The remaining mobile forensic vans will be made available to the districts shortly.

The vans are equipped with advanced equipment, including stereo microscopes, weighing balances, DSLR cameras, mini refrigerators, LED TV screens, thermal printers, body worn cameras, and other essential tools.

In addition, the vans are equipped with investigation kits, crime scene protection kits, fingerprint, blood and hair identification tools, high intensity forensic light sources, footprint and tyre mark kits, arson investigation kits, evidence packing kits, bullet hole and gunshot residue kits, narcotics and explosive detection kits, as well as DNA collection, and chain of custody kits.