Citation

Slong D, Meera TH. Med. Legal Update 2015; 15(1): 135-137.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, R.K. Sharma and Institute of Medico-Legal Publications)

DOI

10.5958/0974-1283.2015.00031.6

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the world, and suicide amongst the military is not uncommon. In this paper, suicide by a military man using his service rifle is presented. The paper emphasizes the importance of regular check up for these people who are working under stressful circumstances for their mental health besides the routine physical check up. © 2015, World Informations Syndicate. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; Depression; suicide; Suicide; male; autopsy; case report; depression; Military; Firearm; firearm; army; gunshot injury; Article; skull base fracture; rigor mortis