Bhatkal: Sri Guru Sudhindra College in Bhatkal has launched new undergraduate courses in Criminology and Forensic Science along with a dedicated forensic science laboratory. Uttara Kannada Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N., who inaugurated the facilities, said forensic science and criminology play a crucial role in the investigation of modern crimes. Bhatkal Education Trust vice-president Ravindra G. Kolle delivered the introductory remarks. Trust president Surendra Shanbhag presided over the programme, while managing trustee Rajesh Nayak welcomed the gathering and college principal Srinath Pai proposed a vote of thanks. Bhatkal DySP Girish, Bhatkal Police Inspector Divakar, PSI Naveen Naik, police personnel, principals of various colleges, trustees of the Bhatkal Education Trust, teaching and non-teaching staff, and students attended the programme.