Counterfeit medicines and products
Cough syrup deaths: A regulator cannot bust spurious drug rackets. Task needs police involvement —
by Keshav Kumar and Nikita Opal, The Indian Express (Oct. 7, 2025). Argues for joint police–drug-regulator investigations under the BNS and stronger enforcement against counterfeit/substandard drugs
Dr. Keshav Kumar on Counterfeit Product Investigations at TAF Connect 2026 —
report on his presentation, “Forensic Interface in the Investigation of Counterfeit Products: The Role of Authentication and Traceability.”
Fighting Counterfeit Medicines: Dr. Kumar’s Perspective —
LinkedIn commentary highlighting his Indian Express piece and its recommendations on regulation, accountability, and healthcare-sector collaboration
Dr. Keshav Kumar’s post on counterfeit medicines, organised crime, drug regulators, and investigator training.
Dr. Keshav Kumar’s post on “Forensics, Counterfeit Economy and National Security,” including his role as Senior Advisor to the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance
ASPA and CRISIL Report — The State of Counterfeiting in India 2025 —
ASPA’s anti-counterfeiting report, produced in collaboration with Dr. Keshav Kumar
Wildlife crime investigation
Forensics can easily be used in wildlife —
Down To Earth interview/article on his use of DNA fingerprinting, narcoanalysis, and conventional forensic methods in the Gir lion-poaching case.
Forensic science, DNA help cop catch lion poachers —
The Indian Express on the forensic breakthroughs in the 2007 Asiatic lion poaching investigation.
How IPS Officer Keshav Kumar Used Forensics to Crack Gujarat’s Lion Poaching Case —
Indian Masterminds profile of the investigation and 38 convictions
In Conversation with Mr. Keshav Kumar, IPS —
Legal Desire interview covering his creation of “Use of Conventional Forensics in Wildlife Crime Investigation.
Lion poaching probe came handy for the investigator of tiger poaching case in Maharashtra —
Times of India on how his Gir-case methods assisted Maharashtra’s tiger-poaching investigation
From Gir to ‘genda’ park —
Ahmedabad Mirror on his advisory role with Assam authorities against rhino poaching in Kaziranga.
From Gir to ‘genda’ park —
Ahmedabad Mirror on his advisory role with Assam authorities against rhino poaching in Kaziranga.
Dr. Keshav Kumar’s LinkedIn post following his meeting with the International Big Cat Alliance on integrating wildlife and conventional forensics
Forensic science and policing
From Police Officer to Forensic Pioneer: How Dr Keshav Kumar Made Science a Weapon Against Crime —
Indian Masterminds profile of his career, forensic psychology PhD, training work, and post-retirement advisory roles.
Pinky Anand leads workshop on forensic evidence SOPs for sexual assault cases —
SCC Online Blog item noting Dr. Keshav Kumar as facilitator at a 2026 forensic-evidence workshop.
Dr. Keshav Kumar’s post on the forensic and legal internship programme he introduced at Gujarat’s Anti-Corruption Bureau
How the Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau achieved 75% conviction rate —
India Today on his leadership of Gujarat ACB, use of technology, and forensic-led investigations
In Conversation With former Director General of Police —
Bridge India announcement for an informal conversation with Dr. Keshav Kumar on his 35-year IPS career and anti-corruption work.
Witness Evidence Can Be Unreliable: Should It Be Used in Criminal Investigations?
Dr. Keshav Kumar,IPS(R),PhD,PSM,MSM talks about the success of forensics in getting convictions