Department Of Forensic Medicine
Mission & Purpose
The Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla is a cornerstone of excellence in medical education, medico-legal services, and research, serving as a vital link between healthcare, law, and justice. With a strong commitment to upholding fairness and truth, the department has handled numerous medico-legal cases, including complex homicides, accidental deaths, and poisoning cases, each approached with meticulous detail and scientific accuracy, cementing its reputation as a trusted authority in forensic medicine. Its mission is to deliver high-quality education, accurate medico-legal services, and foster research to equip future healthcare professionals with the competence and integrity needed to address medico-legal challenges. The department is dedicated to justice through scientific investigation and ethical practices, supported by modern facilities, including a state-of-the-art forensic laboratory, a well-maintained mortuary, and a forensic museum. Envisioning itself as a center of excellence recognized for academic leadership, innovative research, and ethical standards, the department strives to set benchmarks in medico-legal education and services regionally and beyond. Its core functions encompass teaching MBBS students, conducting practical sessions, post-mortem examinations, and providing medico-legal reports, certificates, and expert testimony, while collaborating with pathology and forensic laboratories for advanced investigations. Furthermore, it actively undertakes research projects, publishes in peer-reviewed journals, and raises awareness on medico-legal and toxicological issues among healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and the public, all in pursuit of a safer and just society guided by science and ethics.