Drowning Case Turned to be Homicide with Sexual Assault by Meticulous Post Mortem Examination – A Case Report

Dead body recovered from water stained with mud is commonly thought to be a drowning case. One such case was brought to Kolkata Police morgue for medicolegal autopsy. Apparently it was a simple case of drowning but when autopsy was started, the actual fact was revealed something else. Injuries over the face, asphyxia signs and findings of external genitalia were sufficient to draw the opinion and the case turned to be a homicide with sexual assault. Such crimes are increasing day by day in every part of our country. All such victims, irrespective of their socioeconomic status deserve the justice. Here we are going to discuss the case to highlight how a meticulous post mortem examination can be a first ray of light in a dark field of justice.