1Department of Forensic Medicine, Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan
2Department of Forensic Medicine, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore-560070
Online published on 28 February, 2012.
The following prospective study of homicidal deaths was conducted in and around southern region of Bangalore for a period of two years. During this study period there were 40 cases of homicides. The incidence of homicidal deaths was 4.76%. The maximum numbers of homicidal deaths were seen in the age group of 21–30 years. Male predominated female in the ratio of 3:1. The most commonly used weapons were sharp force weapons which is followed by blunt force weapons. Out of 40 cases of homicidal deaths, the most common motive for homicide is enmity, followed by financial matters, sex, property dispute and robbery.
Homicide, Weapons, Motive, Victims, Methods
