Citation

Pandey R. Indian J. Forensic Med. Toxicol. 2015; 9(1): 176-180.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences. Deptartment of Forensic Medicine)

DOI

10.5958/0973-9130.2015.00042.0

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Homicide is one of the oldest crimes known to mankind. Aggression, rage and violence are accompaniments of human behavior. Homicide is the outcome of aggressive instinct in human behavior. It has always fascinated mankind for various reasons but understanding the means and motivation is necessary for prevention and protection. In the present study conducted at the Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam, out of 1928 autopsies performed, 120 cases of homicidal deaths were studied during 1 year period from 1st August 2005 to 31st July 2006. In this study, 70.83% (85) of total victims were males. Most (45%) were in the age group of 21-30 years. Most common cause of death was hemorrhage and shock 44.16% followed by coma 35.83%. Blunt weapons were more commonly used 37.5%. The relationship between victim and offender was known in 51.6% cases.

Language: en