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Hugar, Basappa S.
- A Ten Year Study of Pattern of Electrocution Deaths in Bangalore
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1 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, IN
1 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 47-50Abstract
Deaths due to electrocution constitute an important part of unnatural deaths even though uncommon but most of them are preventable since almost all are accidental deaths. This 10 year study from January 2000- December 2009 at department of Forensic Medicine, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College revealed that a total of 76 cases of electrocution were identified in 10 years averaging 7.6 cases per year and constituting 1.05% of autopsies conducted. The highest incidence was seen in 20-29 yrs age group (44.7%). Males constituted 83% of cases. Construction workers accounted for 32.9% of cases and 28% of individuals were engaged in domestic activities. Maximum number of cases occurred in the afternoon (63.2%). In 32 cases there was a single electric contact wound and the most common site was the hand (49cases). Exit wounds were noted in 10 cases (13.2%) and foot was the commonest site (8cases). In eleven (14.5%) cases the deceased had sustained other associated fatal injuries.Keywords
Electrocution, Contact Mark, Exit Wound
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- Victim Profile in Homicides
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1 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, IN
2 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, MSRMC, Bangalore, IN
3 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, MSRMC, Bangalore, IN
1 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, IN
2 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, MSRMC, Bangalore, IN
3 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, MSRMC, Bangalore, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 5, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 16-19Abstract
Killing of an individual is the highest level of aggression found in all cultures. Incidence of Homicide is on the rise worldwide mainly due to effects of population explosion, changing life style, aggressive nature and insatiable desire of human being to conquer the world. This prospective study from Oct 2005 to Sep 2007 was done in the Dept of Forensic Medicine, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, revealed that homicidal deaths accounted for 4.32% of autopsies, victims in the age group 20-39 years constituted 61.6% and males 71.75% of cases.80.75% were Hindus, 56.25% were married. Majority of them belonged to middle (49.25%) and lower (38.5%) socioeconomic status, 22.75% of them hailed from outside the city, about quarter of victims (26.25%) had consumed alcohol at the time of crime and homicide by means of injuries was the commonest method involved (75.5%).Keywords
Victim, Profile, Homicide, Homicide–Suicide.References
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