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REPORT ON SIGNATURE ANALYSIS (EXPERT OPINION ON THE SAMPLES PROVIDED)

CASE - EXPERT OPINION ON SIGNATURE SAMPLES PROVIDED

DATE – 1/10/2023

FIR NUMBER – 676767

EXAMINEE NAME – AAYUSHI BHASIN

CONTACT INFORMATION – 989733XXXX

MODE OF RECEIPT OF MATERIAL – Hard copy (1^st generation copy of signature via post)

SAMPLING METHOD- Questioned sample(Q1) along with a requested natural writing sample(S1)

CONDITION OF PARCEL – Sealed and well preserved, chain of custody maintained.

DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL – Two papers were received, one for reference signature (reference sample) and the other to be examined (questioned sample). The paper was in a plastic sheet, sealed by the investigation officer (police seal present of the respected station – Malviya Nagar, Delhi). The sheet was secured in an envelope, marked with the case number, date, and signature of the I.O.(Investigating officer) and suspects.

 CASE SUMMARY

The case includes a disputed signature retrieved from a cheque, which was claimed to be forged by Liza, the account holder whose money was withdrawn via cheque through her account. The case was received on the date 01/10/23. Two signatures were received, one as a reference for sampling the original signature by Liza, marked as (S1) further, and the other that was to be examined, the disputed one – marked as (Q1) as questioned signature.

EXAMINATION AND INSTRUMENTS

TOOLS USED – magnifying lens, a scanner with high magnification, digital camera.

Signature analysis is an essential forensic investigative procedure to judge documents' authenticity and identify probable forgery. The purpose of signature analysis is to determine whether the given signature closely resembles the known signature of the alleged author or is evidence of fraud.

The fundamental principle of signature analysis is based on the belief that each person's handwriting is unique and exhibits consistent patterns and idiosyncrasies. These distinctive characteristics, often referred to as "individual characteristics" or "individuality," are what forensic experts look for when examining signatures. Signature analysis aims to identify the distinguishing features that make one person's signature different from another's and to assess whether the questioned signature aligns with the known exemplars provided.

Method of examination:

1)     The first and foremost step is the collection of samples.

2)     Observe both signatures under a magnifying lens and notice all the peculiarities, hand movements, pen lifts, pauses, and all the other hesitation marks. Know that there are always some natural variations, but we must focus on individual variations. Collect more than one standard sample only after permission from the court.

3)     Identify and individualize the samples carefully by strokes, slants, movement of the pen, etc.

ANALYSIS

S1                                                                                                                                                           

STANDARD SAMPLE                                                             

                                                              

Q1

QUESTIONED SAMPLE

Result 

The signature specimen S1 and Q1 seems to be written by different people as the above ‘5’ points of dissimilarities in letter formation shows dissimilarities of most individual habit.

Opinion

On the cumulative effect of all the above reasons and observations I am of the opinion, “The questioned signature marked as (Q1) seems that has not been written by the same writer who has written the admitted signature sample marked as (S1).”

Recommendation

Complete stability should be proven if more admitted signatures are provided having legal acceptability.

Name : Aayushi Bhasin     

Date – 05/10/2023   

                                                          ** THE 11 MYSTERY **

*Case Name: BURARI MUDER CASE

*Date: 1st July 2018

*FIR Number: 96/2018

*Examinee Name: Neighbor Gurcharan Singh

*Contact Information: 9123362457

*Mode of Receipt of Material: OFFLINE

*Sampling Method: probability sampling methods where all subjects in the target population have equal chances to be selected in the sample.

*Condition of Parcel: Sealed proper evidence

*Description of Parcel: The evidence packets consist of all sealed packets which includes the rope of the hanging body, the physical evidence, biological evidence and all other evidence, with proper chain of custody

BURARI CASE SUMMARY

The terrible Burari deaths case occurred in 2018, when 11 family members in Burari, Delhi, committed themselves. Many claim that it is an instance of mass suicide. Although there isn't much information available concerning the case, much of it is unreliable or irrational, as has frequently been shown by broadcast media. The Chundawats, also known as the Bhatia family, were a middle-class family like any other up until a death in 2007. They were settled and concentrated on a brighter future. Although many people who saw the family from the outside believed they had found solace in spirituality, no one is left to explain what took on within the Burari home's four walls. When the Bhatia family (originally Chundawat), who owned a grocery store, didn't open it in the morning on July 1 (when it typically opened at 5:30 am), didn't collect milk from the daily milkman, and didn't respond to their calls, the neighbors went to check on them. They discovered the main door open because it wasn't locked from the inside. They were astonished to see nine family members arranged in a circle hanging from an iron grill on the roof as they made their way upward. Their mother was sleeping on the floor in the other room, next to her bed, and the tenth member, a woman, was hanging directly across from them. The family members had hung themselves while being shackled, with their hands and feet also bound. The lone member of the family who was still alive was chained to the roof and was reportedly barking nonstop. The same home housed three generations at once. The group's members were all well-educated and sociable individuals. Many claims that the murder was not coincidental it was a preplanned suicide, that too ritualistic and blind faith on the ancestral belief. The biggest puzzle in the entire narrative is the number 11. The number 11 marks the conclusion of the entire narrative. Even the forensic expert stated that there were only 11 widows and 11 pipes in the entire home, and more significantly, that 11 persons died simultaneously and that 11 diaries had been kept even after the family head's death had occurred 11 years before.

This forensic science report presents an examination of evidence related to the case mentioned above. The investigation aims to provide a clear understanding of the circumstances and findings surrounding this case.

Examination and Instruments used in the investigation.

The examination was conducted using a combination of well-established forensic methods by CFSL DELHI, which is under CBI. and specialized instruments:

1. Fingerprint Analysis:   Cyclone Fingerprint Brush and Specialist DNA Free Sterile Fiber Brush were used, with the fluorescent and normal magnetic powders, of different colors to find out the latent fingerprints. RED, ORANGE, GREEN, YELLOW powders were used.

2. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE ANALYSIS: The police got the 11 diaries, which basically had every information about the series of deaths.

3. DNA Analysis: Biological samples hair samples, Sweat, blood and the saliva of the victims were collected, and DNA analysis was performed using PCR and electrophoresis techniques.

4. Toxicology Analysis: Toxicological analysis was carried out on relevant samples like all the medicines of the old lady and the whole family what they used to take on a regular basis, using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

5. QUESTIONED DOCUMENT: It includes the survey of the 11 diaries, which had many secret information about the Burari’s. It is truly believed that the full story and the death case is connected to that diary only.

6. CYBER SECURITY ANALYSIS: It includes the checking and surveys off all the internet connects, and the mobile phone connections of the full family, that helped in finding the Call list and surfed websites.

  RESULTS

The examination of the evidence has yielded the following results:

1.      Fingerprint Analysis: It clears that the people hanging were all of the same family, they all were related by blood, and the relationships were real and true. The old lady was the only one with the struggle marks and she was the only one who has given blood as the evidence.  [Dr. Asha Srivastava].

2.      Physical evidence analysis: It was clear with that diary that everything Lalit used to do was all what his death father used to tell him or instruct him with a planchet. Handwriting experts confirm it was his older brother’s daughter who wrote the complete diary.

3.      DNA Analysis: DNA samples obtained from the crime scene, from the 11 victims, do matched with the DNA fingerprinting found in the stools which they used for hanging. [ The complete 11 family members] in a statistically significant manner.

4.      Toxicology Analysis: The toxicology report indicates the presence of a controlled substance in Narayani Devi’s Stomach, that proofs the incident occurred after night, because she used to take the medicine before dinner.

5. QUESTIONED DOCUMENT: The handwriting expert conveyed that it was the handwriting of three different person, which gave the clue about the case. VSC and EDSA instrument were used for the documentation.

6. CYBER SECURITY ANALYSIS: It includes the checking and surveys off all the internet connections, which gave the investigators an idea about their activities and religious beliefs.  

     CONCLUSION

Based on the examination and analysis of the evidence, it is the opinion of the forensic examiner that there is significant evidence linking [LALIT] to the crime. The fingerprint, physical, and DNA evidence, along with the toxicology report, strongly suggest their involvement in the case. Lalit is believed to have masterminded to the incident, but unluckily he was no more there for the interrogation.

     OPINION AND RECOMENDATIONS

It is recommended that [Late LALIT] the case is further investigated and prosecuted for their alleged involvement in the case. Additionally, the collection and preservation of additional evidence should be pursued to strengthen the case. Probably we have lost the criminal, but there is time to give justice to the rest 10 people of the family.

Name and Signature of Scientific Officer

Rajeev Tomar Head Constable, Burari Police Station (2017-2020)

(RT)

*Name: Srija Chakraborty

*College/University Name: Vivekananda Global University

*Course Name: B.S.C. Forensic Science (Hons)