DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i12.013

Pages: 4840-4846

Killing of an individual is the highest level of aggression found in all cultures. Though the pattern and method of homicide is different in different cultures and geographical regions the motive and intention behind remains same such as property dispute, revenge, infidelity arguments and scuffle. This prospective study is conducted for the purpose of the evaluation incidence of homicide, socio-demographic profile of victims and pattern of injuries on body region in the Dept of Forensic Medicine at H.B.T. Medical College, Mumbai from the period of Jan 2015 to Dec.2016 The study reveals homicidal deaths accounted for 2.11% of autopsies and the predominance of male victims 54.5% cases. 60% victims were in the age group 21-40 years. Maximum homicides took place at victim‘s residence 45.45%. Friends of victims were involved in 30.3% cases. Arguments were main motive 45.45%. Most of cases were brought dead 58%. Hard and blunt weapon is most common type of weapon used 39.4%.head was the commonest body part targeted for homicide and head injury is most common cause of death 39.39%. Defence wound was seen in 42.4 % case and incised wound is the most common type of defence injury 42.8%.