Defense wounds in homicidal deaths

In order to determine the incidence and specific pattern of defense wound, this study was carried out on 193 homicidal deaths, which showed defense wounds in 54(27.98%) cases. Out of 54 victims, 88.89% were males and 11.11% were female. The maximum numbers of homicidal cases with defense wounds were seen in unknown group (14%) followed by business group (11%). It was found that the most common defense wound was incised wound (46.29%). It was found that in 55.56% of cases, sharp weapons were used whereas in 35.19% of cases blunt weapons were used. In 31.51% of cases defense wounds were seen on both sides while in 40.47% of cases left side of the body was involved.