CDFD (Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics)
India's premier DNA forensic laboratory, located in Hyderabad and operated by the Department of Biotechnology. Conducted DNA identifications in the Nithari killings case and is the designated national reference laboratory under the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Act 2019.
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