A retrospective review of homicidal death in and around Silchar, Assam – Autopsy based study
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Forensic Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
The highest level of aggression found in all culture is the killing of an individual by another. Despite having the required law and also the enforcement of the same, there is rise in incidence of homicide worldwide and also change in pattern but motive remaining almost the same i.e. lust for money, property and women. The objective of the present study was to analyse the incidence of homicides in Silchar Medical College and Hospital, Silchar, Assam in relation to age, sex, religion, injury pattern, organ involved, weapon used, cause and mode of death between August 2014 to July 2015 and measures to reduce such incidence. Out of the total 705 autopsies done, 39 were alleged homicidal autopsies. Most of the victims were predominantly male 29 (74%) and belonged in the age group 20-30. Blunt weapons caused the majority of the injuries. Multiple assaults were seen on the body in most of the cases. Injuries caused in more than a single thrust indicated the presence of both mens rea as well as actus rea.
Authors and Affiliations
Diganta Thakuria, Suvajit Ray, Nayan Mani Choudhury, Gunajit Das
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