Udhampur, August 11, 2025 – The Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy(SKPA) Udhampur has commenced a comprehensive three-day trainingprogram on “Investigation of Murder & Homicide Cases”,

Udhampur, August 11, 2025 – The Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy
(SKPA) Udhampur has commenced a comprehensive three-day training
program on “Investigation of Murder & Homicide Cases”, aimed at
enhancing the professional capabilities of J&K Police officers in handling
complex homicide investigations.
A total of eighteen officers from various wings and units of the J&K
Police are participating in this specialized course, which covers critical
aspects such as crime scene examination, forensic evidence collection, FIR
drafting, the significance of autopsies, and medico-legal intricacies related
to deaths caused by burning, poisoning, and asphyxia.
Participants will also explore advanced topics including DNA
evidence handling and forwarding, fingerprint analysis, and legal
procedures specific to homicide cases. Eminent faculty from SKPA and the
Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) J&K are delivering expert lectures to
ensure that the course objectives are effectively achieved.
Shri Rajinder Kumar Gupta, IPS, SSP and Dy. Director (Indoor),
presided as the chief guest at the inaugural session. In his welcome address,
he extended greetings to all participants on behalf of the Director of SKPA
and provided a detailed introduction to homicide investigation,
underscoring the need for thoroughness, accuracy, and meticulousness in
investigative work.
The course is being coordinated by Ms. Chander Lekha, Sr.PO, with
assistance from ASI Rajinder Singh, a member of the SKPA faculty.