Ghaziabad, Nov 2 (PTI) A modern and well-equipped forensic science laboratory (FSL) where 16 types of tests related to different crimes can be conducted was inaugurated here Friday, officials said.

The nine-storeyed lab, which will cater to 9 districts of Meerut zone was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police O P Singh.

The DGP said DNA, brain mapping, lie-detection and micro chemical tests among others will be conducted at the FSL that has been set up in the Niwari Police Station area at a cost of Rs 64 crore.

A total of 110 scientists have been posted here and another 64 will be deputed soon, the top cop said.

Well-equipped mobile testing vans for spot testing have also been provided to each and every district of the state, he said.

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