Forensic experts demo crime-scene kit at FSL launch

Forensic experts demonstrated crime scene investigation equipment at the launch of 32 mobile forensic vans and 75 Bolero vehicles for the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories (FSL) at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026.

A mobile forensic laboratory vehicle and a mock crime scene were put on display at the FSL fleet launch at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026, showcasing the on-site investigation capability the new vans will bring to Karnataka Police.

A fleet of 75 Bolero vehicles was formally inducted into the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories (FSL) at a ceremony held at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026, to support district-level policing across Karnataka.

The 75 Bolero vehicles inducted on 11 July 2026 are earmarked for district police units across Karnataka, aimed at improving ground-level law enforcement response and evidence-collection reach under the FSL.

The 32 mobile forensic vans launched on 11 July 2026 will allow Karnataka FSL teams to process crime scenes on-site, reducing turnaround time for forensic evidence analysis across the state.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar formally flagged off 32 mobile forensic vans and 75 Bolero vehicles for the FSL at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026, in a ceremony marking a major upgrade to the state's forensic infrastructure.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar presided over the launch of 32 mobile forensic vans and 75 Bolero vehicles for the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026, as part of the state government's police modernisation agenda.

D.K. Shivakumar, Chief Minister of Karnataka, led the inauguration of the expanded FSL vehicle fleet — comprising 32 forensic vans and 75 Boleros — at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026.

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge joined Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at the FSL fleet flag-off at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026, as 32 forensic vans and 75 Bolero vehicles were formally commissioned for Karnataka Police.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar received a Guard of Honour from Karnataka Police personnel at the FSL vehicle launch ceremony held at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026.

Karnataka Police personnel participated in the formal launch of 32 mobile forensic vans and 75 Bolero vehicles for the FSL at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026, reflecting the force's expanded forensic deployment capacity.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar flagged off a combined fleet of 107 vehicles32 mobile forensic vans and 75 Boleros — for the Karnataka FSL at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026.

The mobile forensic vans commissioned on 11 July 2026 were displayed at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, ahead of their deployment to Karnataka FSL units, each equipped to handle on-site forensic evidence collection and analysis.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar greeted supporters gathered at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026 during the launch of 32 mobile forensic vans and 75 Bolero vehicles for the Karnataka FSL.

A Guard of Honour was extended to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar by Karnataka Police at the FSL fleet inauguration at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026, marking the formal state protocol for the occasion.

D.K. Shivakumar returned the salute while receiving the Guard of Honour at the FSL vehicle inauguration at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026, a ceremony that commissioned 32 forensic vans and 75 Bolero vehicles for Karnataka Police.

The 75 Bolero vehicles commissioned for the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories on 11 July 2026 are set to be distributed to district police units across Karnataka, enhancing the reach of forensic support at the ground level.

The newly inducted Bolero fleet will extend the Karnataka FSL's operational footprint to districts that previously had limited access to forensic field support, according to the state government's announcement on 11 July 2026.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar saluted during the formal launch proceedings of 32 mobile forensic vans and 75 Bolero vehicles for the Karnataka FSL at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026.

D.K. Shivakumar honoured Karnataka Police with a salute at the FSL vehicle launch at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026, as the state commissioned 32 forensic vans and 75 Boleros for law enforcement use.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar addressed the gathering at the launch of 32 mobile forensic vans and 75 Bolero vehicles for the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar spoke at the FSL modernisation event at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026, overseeing the commissioning of 107 new police vehicles including forensic vans and Boleros.

The 32 mobile forensic vans launched at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026 are set for statewide deployment under the Karnataka FSL, bringing laboratory-grade forensic capability directly to crime scenes across Karnataka.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar flagged off 32 state-of-the-art mobile forensic vans and 75 Bolero vehicles designated for district police units at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026, boosting forensic reach across Karnataka's districts.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar presided over the inauguration of 32 state-of-the-art mobile forensic vans and 75 Bolero vehicles for Karnataka's district police units at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026.

D.K. Shivakumar attended the inauguration of 32 state-of-the-art mobile forensic vans and 75 Bolero vehicles for district police units at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026, as part of Karnataka's ongoing police modernisation effort.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar addressed a gathering at the inauguration of 32 state-of-the-art mobile forensic vans and 75 Bolero vehicles for Karnataka's district police units at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on 11 July 2026, underlining the state government's commitment to science-led policing.

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