Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Y. Udaya Shankar ¹

Affiliations
1 Forensic Medicine, D.D. Medical College & Hospitals, Kunnavallam Post, Thiruvallur TK & DT, Chennai, IN

Abstract

In medicolegal practice, examination of wound is very important. It solves many problems like weapon identification, age of the injury, simple or grievous, fatal or nonfatal etc. During July 2009, two persons were killed in Mysore city, of Karnataka state during communal violence. One person belonged to a minor community (boy of aged 14 year, belonging to Muslim community) and another belonged to a major Hindu community and middle aged, both being from poor socio- economic status. The dispute in death, started with Muslim body. The Hindu body was taken away for further cremation by the relatives after post mortem examination without any fuss, which was died due to blunt injury to head. The Muslim boy had an entry and exit wounds over the abdomen. The parents and the Muslim community leaders argued that this might be due to 'Police Firing'. Police and the District Administration denied the allegation of police firing. It was a sensational case, because 'Media People' were eager to give the 'breaking news' and political parties were also ready to make benefit out of this (Ruling party V/S Opposition party). Simple, detailed examination of the wound solved the problem. The autopsy was conducted in presence of Muslim Doctor, to have transparency, and the complete procedure was video graphed.

Keywords

Entry and Exit Wounds, Stab Wound, Gunshot Injury, Tyre Lever, Shotgun

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Y. Udaya Shankar ¹

Affiliations
1 Forensic Medicine, D.D. Medical College & Hospitals, Kunnavallam Post, Thiruvallur Tk & Dt, Chennai, IN

Abstract

On 22 Jan 2006, the sub divisional magistrate ordered for an exhumation of a sensitive case. First autopsy was already done one month before by a medical officer. His report was confusing, not conclusive, and was vague. There was dispute in the death of an elderly man. The family members were suspecting that it was a murder. But the doctor's report in the opinion to the cause of death said "The death is due to electrocution, and is also possible due to hit over abdomen and scrotum". Hence exhumation was ordered.

Keywords

Incomplete Autopsy, Exhumation, 2nd Autopsy, Electrocution, Murder, Post Mortem Changes

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