Fingerprint pattern in the population of wah cantt

Fingerprinting is the surest method of human identification and identification is the big problem with particular reference to growing terrorism and crime rate in our country. To study the fingerprint pattern in the population of Wah Cantt. in connection with the role of fingerprints in identification. Cross sectional and observational study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the population of Wah Cantt. Total duration of study was three months from 01-09-2013 to 30-11-2013. A group of 6 Lecturers were trained to take finger prints from different walks of population of Wah Cantt. The fingerprints were taken on unglazed paper with help of ink pad. The data was scrutinized regarding type of fingerprints. The collected data was analyzed by SPSS version 10. A total sample of 1000 persons were taken. Among 596 were male and 404 females. The most common type of finger prints remained loops 56.7 % followed by whorls 27.6 %, Arches 8.4% and composites type of fingerprints were detected in 7.3 % persons. Statistically variations are present in the finger prints as in the population of the whole world

most common targeted area in murders

To identify the most targeted area in homicidal injuries which may be helpful in crime control in society. Retrospective and observational study. This study was carried out on 5 years autopsies reports collected from THQ Hospital Taxila from 2009 to 2013 and analysis was done with emphasis on most common targeted area of the body during this period. Autopsy registers containing reports from 2009 to 2013, along with police papers and treatment notes were taken from THQ Hospital Taxila and analyzed with reference to most targeted area, kind of weapon used, age, sex, injury pattern and nature of injuries During total 5 year tenure total 279 autopsies were conducted. Among total 279 autopsies 234 [83.87%] dead bodies were of males while only 45 [16.13%] were belonged to females. 138 [49.46%] dead bodies were of adult age between 20-40 years, among these 112 [81.16%] belonged to males and 26 [18.84%] to females. In 88 [31.54%] cases head was targeted. The 2[nd] most common area of target was the chest, 76 [27.24%] persons were hit on the chest. In 33 [11.83%] persons abdomen was the target while 28[10.04%] bodies were with neck injuries. Firearm was the most common weapon causing 177 [63.44%] deaths. Blunt weapon remained the 2[nd] mostly used weapon claiming 22 [7.88%] lives. Use of sharp edged weapon was restricted only to 7 [2.5%] persons. In total 40 cases [14.34%] no cause of death could be found. The analysis may offer some help to bring the crimes under control

Weaponry pattern and incidence of homicidal deaths 5 year study

To analyze the Syears data of autopsies with reference to weaponry pattern may offer some help in controlling law and order situation in the country. Retrospective Study. The study was conducted at THQ hospital Taxila. 5 years data of autopsies conducted during the years from 2009-2013 was taken and analyzed. Autopsy registers from 2009 to 2013 were taken from THQ Hospital Taxila and analysis of the available data was done regarding weaponry pattern, age, sex, area of body targeted and nature of injuries. During Syears 2009-13 total 279 autopsies were conducted. 234 [83.87%] dead bodies were belonged to male and 45 [16.13%] to females. Most of the dead bodies were adult age group, 138 [49.46%] dead bodies were between age 20-40 years, out of which 112 [81.16%] of males and 26 [18.84%] of females. Firearm remained the most common weapon used claiming 177 [63.44%] lives. In 22 [7.88%] deaths blunt weapons were used and only 7 [2.5%] deaths were caused by sharp edged weapon. Head remained the most targeted area as in 88[31.54%] cases. In 76 [27.24%] persons chest was the target. 33 [11.83%] persons was hit on abdomen, while 28[10.04%] dead bodies were found with injuries on neck. In 40 cases [14.34%] no cause of death was detected. The analysis may be used to control law and order situation in the society

Incidence of homicdal deaths

DHQ Hospital Rawalpindi is the only center catering autopsies of unnatural incidences occurring in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Hospital record depicts a figure of 209 against the year 2000. The information available is analyzed regarding pattern of use of weapon along with target areas on the body, including number of injuries, age and sex incidences. Cases routinely disposed off without autopsy are not considered worth mentioning. Weapon variable study shows firearms to be at the top i.e. 42%, blunt weapons 20%, while sharp weapons 6% and burns as 3%. The analysis may be helpful in planning crime control activities, medico legal investigations and important judicial concerns