Analysis of homicidal deaths in and around Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.

FREEDOM FROM VIOLENCE, not necessarily proportional with development in some basic capabilities like nutrition, longevity and literacy which positively related to economic growth. So, dealing with violence in society is intrinsically a matter of public interest. In present study 79 cases of homicidal deaths due to different mechanical injuries was studied in two year period from 1/1/2009 to 31/12/2010. The incidence of homicidal death was 9.13% during this period. Males affected more in comparison to females. Majority of cases were fall in 21-40 yrs. of age comprising 50 cases (63.28%).Injuries by blunt weapons commonly observed in 30 cases (37.97%) which followed by injuries by sharp weapons 19 cases (24.05%). Totally 329 sharp injuries observed in comparison to 152 blunt injuries. Incidences were prevalent at dense forest area 26 cases (32.91%), in married persons 55 cases (69.62%), in between 6 pm to 12 midnight 24 cases (30.37%) and revenge was main motive 23 cases (29.11%).

Pattern of homicidal deaths.

Killing of an individual is the highest level of aggression found in all cultures. Incidence of Homicide is on the rise worldwide and pattern is also changing except for the motive v.i.z. lust for money, women and land. The present prospective study from Oct 2005 to Sep 2007 for a period of 2 years in the Dept of Forensic Medicine, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore revealed that homicidal deaths accounted for 4.32% of autopsies and victims in the age group 20-29 years constituted 49.25% of cases. In 12.25 % of cases Police did not suspect homicide prior to autopsy. Maximum homicides took place at victim‘s residence (31.5%) and street (29.75%). Acquaintances were involved in 47% of cases. The main motive was revenge (26.5%). Sharp weapon injuries (33.25%) were the commonest pattern followed by blunt weapon injuries (28%) and 82.5 % of victims died on the spot.