Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue: 2

Criminal Poisoning with Aluminium Phosphide

1Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, Dr. R.P. Govt. Medical College, Kangra at Tanda, Himachal Pradesh

2Tutor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Dr. R.P. Govt. Medical College, Kangra at Tanda, Himachal Pradesh

Abstract

Aluminium Phosphide poisoning is one of the leading causes of suicidal deaths in India. Death may also occur due to accidental exposure to Aluminium Phosphide/Phosphine. A number of deaths due to Aluminium Phosphide poisoning are reported all over India. Here in this article, we have discussed about its passage through placenta and subsequently fatal effect on the fetus.

Keywords

Aluminium Phosphide, Phosphine