Value of exhumation

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted on recorded reports of exhumations performed in Karachi from 1988 to 1992. Twenty-five exhumation were performed in five years to review the cause of death. No exhumation was done for the purpose of personal identification. Maximum number of exhumation were conducted on cases of homicides [68%]. Definitive conclusions were drawn in 72% of the cases, while exhumation remained inconclusive in 28% cases. There was 1 6% difference on the exhumation reports as compared to the cause of death ascertained at the time of death. The time duration in 60% cases was less than three months, while in 72% cases it was less they were 25 years of age