1Assistant Professor, Dept of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Dr. B R Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore, India
2Assistant Professor, Dept of Physiology, Dr. B R Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore, India
3Professor of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Dr. B R Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore, India
4PG, Dept of Forensic Medicine, Dr. B R Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore, India
*Corresponding Address: Balaji PA MD, PGDMLE, Assistant Professor, Member Animal Ethical Committee, Dept. of Physiology, Dr. B R Ambedkar Medical College, Kadugondana Halli, Bangalore - 45. E-mail Id- drpaba@rediffmail.com, Phone: +91 98445 57294 (Mob), 080- 25574292 (Res)
Online published on 11 October, 2012.
This article describes the homicide pattern in Bangalore city, India. Out of the 528 medico-legal autopsies performed at Dr. B R Ambedkar Medical College, between August 2010 and July 2011, 50 cases were homicidal on the basis of police inquest and autopsy. Results showed that about 28% of victims were between 31–40 years age group, married and belonged to lower socio-economic status. The male: female ratio was 1.94:1.0. A large number (42%) of homicides occurred during night times and 38.88% were related to alcohol consumption. The main motive (83.3%) was vengeance. Head injury was the leading cause of death in 36% and 56% victims died on spot.
Homicide, Autopsy, Bangalore, Vengeance
