To increase the use of forensic science in the detection of crimes, the central government is planning to bring an Act soon.

According to Loknath Behera, inspector general of police - National Investigative Agency, New Delhi, a draft has been prepared by experts.

"Through such initiative, we will be able to use forensic science in an effective manner.

Only 3% crimes in India are detected using different tools of forensic science today," opined Behera, who has been investigating several bomb blast cases, including Mumbai terror attack and recent Delhi blasts.

He was speaking as a guest expert at first Forensic Psychology Day, organized by Institute of Behavioral Science, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, at Gandhinagar on Saturday. According to Behera, it is important to get into the minds of criminals to prevent future crimes.

He urged the forensic psychologists to interview dreaded criminals in jails.

"Since the court doesn't allow the police to conduct brain mapping of accused without his consent, the best way is to have a casual chat with them in jail. This will help you know the psyche of criminals," said Behera.

He also stressed on the need to use the statement analysis technique, used by French police. "After recording the statement, the French police send it to a forensic psychologist, who reads between lines and tries to find out what is on the mind of accused," said Behera.

Giving insight into the psyche of bomb blast accused caught by NIA, Behera said that the perception of their religion plays an important role in shaping their mindset. "A Delhi blast accused claimed that his religion has permitted violence. A few years back, a bomb blast convict named T Nasir said that he would do the same thing if he returned from jail even after 20 years" said Behera, while addressing GFSU students.

Dr J M Vyas, director general of GFSU, also shared his views about the expanding horizons of forensic science. According to him, corporate firms are now taking help of psycho analysis tools before recruiting top level executives.

"Recently, we received a request from high court to help them in final recruitment of judges. They want to introduce psycho analysis of prospective judges before giving them joining orders," said Vyas.