Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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  • Year: 2005
  • Volume: 2005
  • Issue: 5

Clue of Weapon From Description of Apparels

  • Author:
  • J.S. Dalal1, H.R. Tejpal2, Ashok Chanana3, Puneet Khurana4, Rahul Chawla5
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Published Online: Jun 1, 2005
  • Page Number: 47 to 48

1Principal, Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Amritsar

2Additional Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Amritsar

3Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Amritsar

4Junior Resident, Department of Forensic Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Amritsar

5Junior Resident. Department of Forensic Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Amritsar

Abstract

Ordinarily in examining a case of assault the description of injuries are the main criteria from which the weapon is given. But in case of firearm injuries and even in other injuries apparels play vital role to opine the weapon of offence. One interesting case was examined by doctor on duty from Department of Forensic Medicine, Government Medical College, Amritsar. The interesting description and photograph clearly conveys the information as regards to weapon used.

Keywords

Firearm, Weapon, Apparels