Pattern of homicidal deaths autopsied at RIMS Ranchi- A one year Study

Dr. Jyotsna Kumari; Dr. Ajit Chaudhary; Dr. Manoj Kumar Paswan

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2020

Pattern of homicidal deaths autopsied at RIMS Ranchi- A one year Study

Dr. Jyotsna Kumari, Dr. Ajit Chaudhary, Dr. Manoj Kumar Paswan

Abstract :

Homicide is the outrageous and the severest form of violent crime, where one human being divests another human being of the fundamental right to live. Killing of an individual is the highest level of aggression found in all culture. Though the pattern and method of homicide is different in different cultures and geographical regions, the motive and intention behind remain same such as property, dispute, revenge, infidelity, arguments and scuffle. The rate of homicidal deaths is considered the most representative indicator. The aim of present study is to analyze the recent trend of homicidal deaths and its demographic, social and medicolegal aspects in one of the major city of Jharkhand state. This retrospective study was carried out for a period of one year from 1st july 2012 to 30th june 2013. The cases ought to the department for medico legal autopsy either confirmed or later registered as homicide by investigating police officer were considered for the study. Homicidal deaths constituted 23.7% of the total autopsy done where the majority of victims belong to 3rd and 4th decade of life with male predomination. Maximum victims were assassinated at the street during the afternoon and late evening. The main motive was revenge in 85.73% of cases. Fire arm injury 49.08% was the commonest pattern of death followed by blunt weapon injuries 20.39%.