Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Ex-FSL Director Booked for Casteist Remarks, Report Tampering
Dr. Ashwani Kalia, a former director of Punjab's Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), is in trouble.
He's been accused of making mean, discriminatory comments towards a woman officer, Dr. Sandeep Kaur, who is from a Scheduled Caste.
Dr. Kaur says Dr. Kalia also tried to change a report in an important case.
The police are now investigating.
The case involves allegations of using bad language and attempting to change evidence in a sensitive matter.
The incident also involves a case that was linked to former minister Vijay Singla.
The investigation began after a complaint from Dr. Kaur and was supported by reports from the police and legal advisors.
Former FSL director Dr. Ashwani Kalia has been booked for alleged casteist remarks and report tampering.
An FIR was filed under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, based on a complaint by Dr. Sandeep Kaur.
Dr. Kaur alleged Dr. Kalia made casteist remarks and threatened her.
Dr. Kaur claimed Dr. Kalia attempted to tamper with a report related to a high-profile case involving former minister Vijay Singla.
The investigation was initiated after a report by ASP Jayant Puri and endorsed by a legal advisor.
- Who
- Dr. Ashwani Kalia and Dr. Sandeep Kaur are the main individuals involved.
- What
- Dr. Ashwani Kalia was booked for casteist remarks and report tampering.
- When
- The events occurred on January 3, 2025, and the FIR was registered later.
- Where
- At the Phase-1 police station.
- Why
- Dr. Kalia's actions allegedly involved insulting Dr. Kaur and attempting to manipulate a report.
Allegations
Official Investigation
Casteist Remarks and Report Tampering
Allegations
Dr. Sandeep Kaur alleged Dr. Ashwani Kalia made casteist remarks and tried to tamper with a report.
Official Investigation
Not Applicable
- Accused
- Dr. Ashwani Kalia
- Complainant
- Dr. Sandeep Kaur
- Charges
- Casteist remarks and report tampering
- Act
- SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
- FIR Number
- 0220
- Date of Complaint
- January 1, 2025
- Involved Case
- Case No. 65, dated 24.05.2022