Analysis of Hair in Forensic Toxicology

Authors

  • Garima Sagar M. Sc. - Forensic Science from LNJN, National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, MHA Delhi, India

Keywords:

Hair, Forensic Toxicology

Abstract

Hair is the commonly found evidence on the crime scene related to assault cases or the cases where some sort of struggle happened at the crime scenes. Matching and identification of hair serve a major role in forensic biology and serology. But also, hair serves great importance in forensic toxicology. It is an ideal matrix for the identification of drugs and chronic poisoning. Along with the routine analysis of other visceral organs in forensic toxicological analysis, hair must also consider. It has several advantages over the other biological matrices.

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Author Biography

Garima Sagar, M. Sc. - Forensic Science from LNJN, National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, MHA Delhi, India

Garima Sagar pursuing a Master’s in Forensic Science from LNJN National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, MHA. She graduated in B.Sc. life sciences from Ramjas college, Delhi university in 2017 and after that, she has completed a one-year diploma in Forensic Science from SGTB Khalsa college, Delhi university. She has done internships in various departments of CFSL, FSL, and C-DAC. She was also attached to Mobile Crime Team, North East district, Delhi where, she gained the field exposure. She has also qualified UGC-NET (JUNE-2019) for the assistant professor. She enjoys using her skills gained through various internships and regular academics and laboratory work in the field of forensics.

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2020-08-01

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Sagar, G. (2020). Analysis of Hair in Forensic Toxicology. Nyayik Vigyan Articles of Forensic Research and Criminal Investigation, 1(2). Retrieved from https://articles.nyayikvigyan.com/nva/article/view/40

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020): Forensic Science Application 2020

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Forensic Science Application

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