Trends of Homicidal Deaths in Southern Part of Assam: A Retrospective Study

Authors

  • Bishal Koiri
  • Nayan mani Choudhury
  • Pranay Sharma
  • Ardra P Mohan
  • Rajkumari Preety Devi
  • Yengkhom Nungshiton Singha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v17i4.19930

Keywords:

Homicide, autopsy, weapon, victims.

Abstract

Homicide is the ultimate crime and its effects go far beyond the original loss of human life. Homicide also affects
the lives of the victim’s family, assailant’s family and the community as a whole. Hence, they are the “secondary
victims”. This study was done to know the age distribution, gender distribution, social background, pattern of
weapon used for homicidal purpose and the cause of death in homicidal death.This retrospective study was done
by analysis of data from inquest reports, dead body challan and autopsy reports at the Department of Forensic
Medicine, Silchar Medical College and Hospital, Silchar for a period of one year from 1st January 2022 to 31th
December 2022. Data were entered in Microsoft excel sheet and statistical analysis was done using descriptive
statistics. In this study majority of homicide victims were in 45-59 year age group. Most victims were male.
Homicides are rare crime and hence reflected in our results. Law enforcement forces and every individual should
feel responsible and help the state in the deliverance of justice.

Author Biographies

  • Bishal Koiri

    Post graduate Trainee Department of Forensic Medicine, Silchar Medical College, Silchar,
    Assam

  • Nayan mani Choudhury

    Assistant Professor Department of Forensic Medicine, Silchar Medical College, Silchar,
    Assam.

  • Pranay Sharma

    Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Forensic Medicine, Silchar Medical College, Silchar,
    Assam.

  • Ardra P Mohan

    4Post Graduate Trainee Department of Forensic Medicine, Silchar Medical College, Silchar,
    Assam

  • Rajkumari Preety Devi

    Post Graduate Trainee Department of Forensic Medicine, Silchar Medical College, Silchar,Assam.

  • Yengkhom Nungshiton Singha

    Professor & HOD Department of Forensic Medicine, Silchar Medical College, Silchar, Assam.

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Published

2023-10-16

How to Cite

Trends of Homicidal Deaths in Southern Part of Assam: A Retrospective Study. (2023). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 17(4), 6-9. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v17i4.19930