BDDS
Definition
Bomb Disposal and Detection Service, operated by state police forces in India. Provides operational post-blast scene management and preliminary evidence collection, with referral of analytical casework to state FSLs or CFSLs.
- Full name
- Bomb Disposal and Detection Service
- Operated by
- State police forces in India
- Primary role
- Post-blast scene management, render-safe operations
- Analytical work
- Referred to state FSLs or CFSLs
Common questions
What does BDDS actually collect at a blast scene?+
BDDS personnel handle immediate scene safety and preliminary evidence recovery, such as suspected explosive residue, device fragments, and detonator components, before the material is packaged and forwarded to a forensic science laboratory for chemical and technical analysis.
How does BDDS differ from a state FSL's explosives section?+
BDDS is an operational, scene-facing police unit focused on rendering devices safe and securing the site. The FSL is the analytical laboratory that identifies the explosive composition and reconstructs the device from the evidence BDDS recovers.
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