Citation

Upreti DH. Int. J. Forensic Med. 2019; 1(2): 10-12.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, AkiNik Publications)

DOI

10.33545/27074447.2019.v1.i2a.11

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The majority of fire related deaths are accidental and there is typically abundant collateral evidence. The present study was conducted to record burn deaths.

Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 68 deaths due to burns of both genders. An autopsy of bodies was done. Manner of deaths, presence of smell of kerosene and soot particles in trachea was assessed.

Results: Out of 68 patients, males were 12 and females were 56. Out of 68 deaths, 15 were accidental, 20 were suicidal and 33 were homicidal. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). In 54 cases, soot particles were present I trachea and in 60 cases, kerosene smell was present. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).

Conclusion: Authors found that most deaths were homicidal and presence of kerosene smell and soot in trachea was present.

Keywords: Burn, kerosene, smell

Language: en