Citation

Jha MK, Majumder BC, Gupta AK. J. Punj. Acad. Forensic Med. Toxicol. 2017; 17(1): 57-58.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Publisher R. K. Gorea)

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Abstract

Hanging is a common method of suicide among Indian population. Accidental hanging is not a means to take one's own life. As the name suggests it is an accidental incident. When ingredients like rope with noose is found over neck of an individual leading to death, it becomes an easy affair for anyone to term as suicidal hanging including police, with their limited knowledge. Reporters find it as sensational news. Due to ignorance 'Accidental Hanging' is considered as 'Suicide' causing a huge emotional public outburst. One such incident occurred in our National Capital, resulting in headlines in all national and regional news papers and main news item in electronic media for a week, leaving all other important news. © 2017 JPAFMAT. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Acting of hanging leading to fatality; Suicide versus accidental hanging