Mahabir Pun: Nepal Cannot Afford Multiple Forensic Labs
Summary
MP Mahabir Pun stated that Nepal cannot afford multiple forensic labs due to high costs and suggested establishing only one high-quality lab with international accreditation, sending complex tests abroad.
Key Points
- MP Mahabir Pun argues Nepal cannot afford multiple forensic labs due to high investment and equipment costs.
- He emphasizes that forensic labs must obtain costly ISO accreditation to be internationally recognized.
- Pun suggests establishing a single state-of-the-art forensic lab in Nepal instead of labs in every province.
- Complex forensic tests not possible domestically should be sent abroad, similar to practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
