"Investigation" generally consists of some steps

                        "Investigation" generally consists of  some steps      

In the case of Mr. Mosharraf Hossain and another Vs. The State, reported in 30 DLR (1978) page-112 our Appellate Division has held that:

"The investigation by the police is for the purpose of collection of evidence in support of the offence or offences alleged to have been committed on a certain date by a certain person or persons. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure the word "Investigation" generally consists of the following steps:

1.        , proceeding to the spot,

2.          ascertainment of the facts and circumstances of the case,

3.            discovery and the arrest of the suspected offender or offenders,

4.   collection of evidence relating to the commission of the offence alleged which may consist of (a) the examination of various persons including the accused and the reduction of their statements into writing if the officer thinks fit, (b) the search of places or seizure of things considered necessary for the investigation and to be produced at the trial and

5.   formation of the opinion as to whether on the materials collected there is a case to place the accused before a court for trial and if so, taking the necessary steps for the same by the filing of a charge sheet under Section 173 of the Criminal Procedure Code."