Biological evidence collection and crime scene management lectures organized for 20th Advance Course Officers at Police Training College, Hangu

PTC Hangu, October 30, 2026: On the special directives of Mr. Shaukat Abbas, Commandant of Police Training College (PTC) Hangu, special lectures were organized today to enhance the professional capabilities and modern investigative skills of the trainee officers of the 20th Advance Course.

Chief Law Instructor Tariq Usman and the participants of the Advance Course attended the event.

Among the guest lecturers, Haroon Rasheed, Assistant Director IT Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, delivered a lecture on Data Mining and CDR (Call Detail Record). He briefed the participants on analyzing various sets of information through data mining, as well as reviewing suspects' connections, call details, locations, and communication patterns using mobile call records. He noted that the effective use of modern technology aids in criminal investigations and helps access crucial evidence.

Similarly, Dr. Hafsah Muhammad, Head of Department (HOD) at Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar, delivered a detailed lecture on Forensic Science and DNA. She discussed the importance of forensic science and the various methods for scientifically collecting, preserving, and analyzing evidence from a crime scene. She also explained the role of DNA testing in criminal investigations and how it establishes links between suspects and crime scene evidence.

During the lectures, the trainee officers asked the guest speakers several questions, which the speakers answered thoroughly while providing further guidance on the topics.

The purpose of these special lectures was to familiarize the trainee officers with modern technology, scientific investigation methods, and contemporary forensic skills so they can perform their professional duties more effectively in the future.