ABSTRACT
Homicide is the highest level of aggression found in all cultures and ages and is one of the oldest crimes in the human history. The pattern of Homicide has changed with the passage of time except for the motives which almost remain the same that is the lust of woman, money and land. The objective of this study is to determine the pattern of homicide in Muzaffarabad AJK. Prospective study. This study was conducted at combined Military Hospital [CMH] Muzaffarabd [AJK] during the period 1[st] Jan 2010 to 31[st] December 2011. Thirty cases of homicide presented for autopsy was selected on basis of police inquest and autopsy findings. These causes were examined regarding age, Sex, type of weapon used, part of body involved along with seasonal variations. The Homicide rate in Muzaffarabad during the years 2010 and 2011 is 2.748/100, 000 per year Males are the primary targets with 30% between 30-39 years of age. The most common weapons for this offence are the Blunt weapons. The Homicide rate is high with the use of Blunt weapons followed by firearms