Exhumation: Plugging of Pitfalls
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48165/Keywords:
Forensic Science, Forensic Scientists, Exhumation, RecentAbstract
Although “Exhumation” (lawful digging - out of already buried dead body), is rarity in our country; yet the CASES have attracted a lot of media attention, whenever it is done. Scientists from all streams of Forensic Sciences whether it be Anthropologist, Fingerprint Expert, Serologist, Forensic Odontologist or a Medicolegal Expert (doctor); are involved in the procedure along with other agencies like Police & Photographers.
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