Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
*Corresponding author : Dr S K Karthik, E-mail : ssskkarthik4@gmail.com
Electrical injuries are potentially devastating with high degree of morbidity and mortality. Deaths due to electrocution need to be thoroughly investigated and documented for reasons of compensation and for instituting future measures in relation to safety and prevention. In the present case, the deceased sustained electrocution while working at a function pandal and died on the spot. An attempt is made to discuss about electrocution and related injuries.
Electrocution, Electric marks, Skin resistance, Electric current
