Profile and Pattern of Homicidal Injuries in Central Indian Population

Abstract

The present study was conducted in department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at a tertiary care centre in Nagpur for a period of 2 years from July 2015–2017 with an aim to evaluate the pattern of homicidal injuries with special reference to injuries sustained during these incidences. Total 99 cases were studied from the details mentioned in inquest, police reports, post mortem reports and statements of the relatives. Injuries over particular parts of the body were noted in detail while keeping into consideration the type of weapon used, internal organs involved and cause of death. Most cases occurred in summer season (37.37%) and evening (32.32%) being preferred time for assault with isolated and remote places (28.28%) being most preferred site. Males in the age group of 21–30 years (32.32%) dominated the scenario with hard and blunt weapon (36.36%) being used most commonly followed by sharp and pointed (35.35%) weapons. Head injury (40.4%) and hemorrhagic shock (40.4%) were equally responsible for deaths along with head, neck and face region (80.8%) being the most targeted region. Brain (42.42%) was most commonly damaged organ followed by neck structures.