Citation

Kumar PMV, Ahmed N, Rayamane NP. SAJ Forensic Sci. 2015; 1(1): e101.

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(Copyright © 2015, Scholarena)

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Abstract

Strangulation is a form of death due to asphyxia. Suicide by ligature strangulation is rare & very unique. In suicidal strangulation, the signs of venous congestion are very well developed above the ligature mark. The above said feature is seen where the ligature is twisted several times round the neck, which is followed by a knot. In suicidal strangulation the marks of violence, struggle on other parts of the body are rare and as a rule absent. The following is an unusual case of suicidal strangulation where the victim maintained pressure over neck by pulling the ligature with his left hand. Scene of a crime, relative position of body, absence of violent marks/struggle marks, entangled thread within the grasp of the deceased's hand, past history of suicidal attempt and mental condition of the deceased assisted in arriving at the manner of death.

Language: en