A Case Study - DNA profiling opened a door to solve spine chilling human sacrifice.

Vaishali B. Mahajan; Amulya A. Pande; Manoj R. Bhandarkar; Vijay J Thakare

Volume : VII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

A Case Study - DNA profiling opened a door to solve spine chilling human sacrifice.

Vaishali B. Mahajan, Amulya A. Pande, Manoj R. Bhandarkar, Vijay J Thakare

Abstract :

The introduction of DNA analysis for human identification is helpful in legal medicine. Recovery of DNA from bone samples exposed to adverse environmental conditions for prolonged periods has significant application in identification of human remains. The information received from DNA profiling serves as the only tool for identification. In the instant case registered in Police station, 7 year old girl went missing while returning from school seven months ago. During investigation, some bones were found in nearby jungle, some in pit of bathroom and some in field. Polymerase chain reaction based STR DNA profiling proved the girl�s identity who had been sacrificed by her family members to prevent �some bad omen�. Though, the girl�s parents turned hostile, prosecution relied on DNA profiling report which proved the girl�s identity and on the basis of DNA report and statements of other witnesses, seven persons were sentenced to death penalty by the court.