DNA profiling to help soldiers' being identified

January 24, 2012 16:56

India's armed forces are likely to begin DNA profiling of soldiers this year -- a move that will help recognise bodies mutilated beyond recognition.

Officials said the profiling centre and data bank, being set up at the department of forensic medicine in the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, will be made functional from next month.

"The DNA data will help to identify the dead bodies and will also ensure that all bodies get respectful disposal. This facility is ready to be functional from February," Lt Gen H L Kakaria, director general, Armed Forces Medical Services, said.

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