Profile of Homicidal Deaths in Medicolegal Autopsies at Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, Jorhat, Assam

Since time immemorial homicide is considered to be a heinous crime against humanity. With the progress of human civilization in varied dimensions homicides are on a rising trend. The present study is based on retrospective analysis of 46 homicidal deaths out of 1076 autopsies in a two year period (1Jauary 2014 to 31December 2015) done in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, Jorhat, Assam.

The study reflects the preponderance of victims as follows; males: 67.4%, in the age group 31 to 40 years, M: F ratio 2: 1, rural area 86.9%%, literacy 67.4%, lower middle class status in 45.6%, sharp cutting weapon 65.2%, blunt weapon in 19.6% and head injury in 54.3% cases. The study has been compared with other research papers.