A CRIMINOLOGICAL STUDY ON CHALLENGES AND PROBLEMS FACED BY INVESTIGATORS IN INVESTIGATION PROCESS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KARACHI EAST
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Evidence Collection, Forensic Investigation, Investigation Officers, Karachi EastAbstract
This study investigates the challenges of investigation officers in criminal investigations in Karachi East specially in the area of evidence collection, forensic practices, availability of resources and external pressure. A purposive sampling was employed to select 18 investigation officers from different police stations of Karachi East, Sindh, and an exploratory research design was used. In-depth interviews were used to collect data. The findings indicate that investigators are faced with long working hours, poor facilities, limited financial resources, difficulties in collecting and preserving evidence, lack of forensic support and political or external pressure. These challenges impact the effectiveness and progress of criminal investigations and court proceedingsThe study emphasises the need for institutional reforms, improved resources, better forensic facilities and stronger support to investigation officers to enhance the effectiveness of the criminal investigation process and administration of justice.
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