Trends of homicidal deaths at a Tertiary Care Centre Bengaluru.

ABSTRACT

Homicide is the most heinous crime committed against the person due to interpersonal violence and embraces every mode of violent death; today it has become one of the major threats to the modern society and this has been increasing at an alarming rate all over the world including India. This study was conducted on 40 cases of alleged homicide of all age groups during the period of October 2004 to September 2006. Out of 840 total numbers of medico-legal cases autopsied, 40 cases (4.76%) were of alleged homicide. A preponderance of victims (40%) in the age group 21-30 years with MF ratio 31 was observed. 50% of the weapon used for inflicting injuries were sharp cutting weapons followed by blunt weapons (30%); 32.5% of homicidal deaths were caused due to enmity. In 50% of cases, victims were known to offenders, 82.5% of victims were literates, 67.5% of the homicides were committed during night time and 55% of the homicides were committed in outdoor. All (100%) homicide victims belonged to urban area.