By Gaurav Kumar17, Nov 2022 02:16 PMjagranjosh.com
A Narco test is a form of investigation, where a drug is administered to an individual, in order to bring out the truth.
The test involves injecting a ‘Truth serum’, which is either made of sodium pentothal, scopolamine, or sodium amytal.
When this drug is dispensed, the person enters into various stages of anesthesia and eventually enters a hypnosis-like state. As a result, the individuals’ self-consciousness is reduced, enabling them to communicate freely.
During this state, the subject is more likely to provide information or truth, than during the conscious stage.
Either a psychologist, investigating officer, or forensic specialist should be present at all times and act as a supervisor during the narcotics test.
There are chances that the subject who had undergone the test might still be able to provide false information even under the influence of these drugs.