Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue: 2

A Study of Pattern of Non Fatal Injuries Due to Assault

  • Author:
  • D. Rao1,, Sudhakar2, Rashmi3
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Published Online: Jun 1, 2014
  • Page Number: 82 to 85

1Associate professor Department of Forensic Medicine, SIMS, No 15, Chikkasandra, Hesargatta Main Road, Bangalore, India

2Casualty Medical Officer Department of Forensic Medicine, SIMS, No 15, Chikkasandra, Hesargatta Main Road, Bangalore, India

3Casualty Medical Officer, Department of Forensic Medicine, SIMS, No 15, Chikkasandra, Hesargatta Main Road, Bangalore, India

*Corresponding author Dr. Dinesh Rao Phone: +91- 9741360206 Email: dineshrao22@yahoo.com

Abstract

The present study was carried out over a period of 2 years and 8 Months, of which 2 years was retrospective and 8 months Prospective study. A total of 360 cases were studied during this period. Males were 78.3% more affected. The extremes of age were least affected and individual between 21-30yrs were the most affected. The face and Right upper limb (19.3%) were vulnerable parts of the body and Abdomen was least vulnerable. Contusions and Abrasions formed the majority of the injuries. Stabs, Chops and Firearm wounds did not exist in surviving patients. The major type of weapons used was stick followed by feet and fist. Majority of Assaults (53.8%) were between 7pm-6am and least number of cases reported during the period 6 AM-12 Noon (3.8%). In 98.89% of Assaults the Assailants were unknown. The Study also highlights the regional influence in Injuries.

Keywords

Assault, Weapon, Injuries, Nature, Pattern, Assailant, Force, Medico legal