1Department of Forensic Medicine, BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru
2Department of Forensic Medicine, BMC&RI, Bengaluru
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Vinay H.N. MBBS MD Assiatant professor Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, # 67, BGS Health and Education city, uttarahalli main road Kengeri, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560060, E-mail ID: vinayappaiah12@gmail.com, Ph. No: 09901648784
Online published on 6 January, 2018.
In order to determine the specific pattern of injuries, Present study was carried out over a period of 2 years. From October 2010 to September 2012. A total of 220 cases of homicidal deaths were studied in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Bangalore Medical College and Research institute. Bangalore.
Among 220 cases of homicidal deaths sharp weapon injuries tops in the list (48.6%), head being the most targeted part in homicidal act bearing (31.3%), defence injuries by sharp force constitute (27%), most of the defence injuries present on the hand (35%), sharp pointed weapon constitutes (28.1%) and among blunt weapons stone constitutes (14%).
Pattern of injuries, Type of weapon, Medico-legal issues
