The pattern of homicide in Haryana – A retrospective study

Abstract

Homicide is an utmost crime in human society. Land dispute, women and revenge are the usual causative agent behind every  homicide. The present retrospective study is conducted on 100 cases brought for autopsy in the mortuary of the Department of  Forensic Medicine, PGIMS, Rohtak from 1st January 2017 to 10th November 2019. The commonest age group of victims was 31-40  years and same in age group 41-50 years. Male were victimized 5 times more than the females. Most incidents occurred in monsoon  season i.e., July to September in between 6 PM to 12 PM midnight. Hard and blunt weapon was most common type of weapon used  in 26 % cases. Brain was the most common organ involved leading to death in 43 cases. Previous enmity followed by property dispute  were the most common motive behind the homicide.