Following inferences are drawn from the study of case laws regarding procedure of collection, preservation and transportation of firearms and Tool Marks:

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 Investigating Officer should record the statements under section 161, Cr.P.C mentioning parcel and recovery contained in such parcel;

 The weapon/recovery should be placed in safe custody at “Malkhana” of the Police Station;

 There should be entry/report of such recovery in the “Malkhana” of the Police Station;

 Entry/report of such recovery in the “Malkhana” of the Police Station should be produced before the trial Court to corroborate the version of prosecution;  Incharge of the “Malkhana‟ should be produced and examined regarding safe custody of the recovery/weapon;

 Safe transmission of the recovery/weapon to the Forensic Science Laboratory should be proved; and

 Evidence of police official with regard to safe transmission of weapon/recovery to the Forensic Science Laboratory is to be recorded;