ADGP Saleem inaugurates Conference of Karnataka Medico Legal Society ‘KAMLSCON 2018-Manipal’
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Manipal: The 26th Annual Conference of Karnataka Medico-Legal Society, KAMLSCON 2018-Manipal was organised by the Dept of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology in Manipal on 3 November at the Dr T M A Pai Auditorium, KMC Manipal. “KAMLSCON 2018-Manipal” was inaugurated by M A Saleem IPS, Additional DGP, Dept of Police Govt of Karnataka.
Addressing the gathering M A Saleem IPS, Additional DGP said, “Forensic medicine and Investigative activities must support each other to bring about the best results” Without forensic analysis, it would not be easy to solve any case. Crime against women is increasing and the Govt has brought forward protective legislative changes and rights for the victims which most of the people are not aware.
Dr Poornima Baliga Pro Vice-Chancellor – Faculty of Health Sciences, MAHE Manipal said, “Forensic medicine has progressed in their function and now it requires more space in the Medical Education curriculum”. Forensic Medicine and Toxicology now provide lot more services and analytics to the clinicians Dr Baliga added. It is the friendly coexistence between the Police Dept and Forensic medicine department that helps to solve the cases.
Dr H S Ballal, Pro-Chancellor MAHE, Manipal said, “It is very important to organise such conferences so that knowledge can be shared. MAHE Manipal always shared a good relationship with the police dept and supported them so that justice is provided”.
Laxman Nibargi IPS – SP, Udupi said, “Application and Analysis by medical science helps the society to have peace as it helps in solving cases and booking the unlawful elements in the society”.
Purushotham Shetty, MD Ujwal Developers and Constructions, Udupi released the conference souvenir.
Dr Rohini, Sr. District Health and Family Welfare Officer –Udupi released the KAMLS Conference Journal.
Dr Pragna Rao, Dean KMC Manipal released the book on Practical Aspects of Forensic Medicine authored by Dr Shankar M Bakkanavar, Dept of Forensic Medicine, KMC Manipal.
KAMLSCON 2018-Manipal was organised by the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, KMC Manipal, Dr Vinod C Nayak was the Organising chairperson and Dr Vikram Palimar was the Organising Secretary. There were many other workshops and sessions organised as part of the conference.