Study of Fatalities due to Lightning in Nagpur Region of Maharashtra

Authors

  • Manish B Shrigiriwar Prof & HOD, Dept. of FMT, S.V.N. Government Medical College, Yeotmal, Maharashtra, India
  • Ramesh K Gadhari Assistant Professor Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, S.B.H. Government Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India
  • Vijay T Jadhao Assist. Prof, Dept. of FMT B. J. Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Chaitanya V Tingne Assist. Prof, Dept. of FMT Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
  • Narendra B Kumar Assist. Prof, Dept. of FMT Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Lightning Deaths, Autopsy, Filigree Burns, Fatalities, Thunderstorm, Victim, Daignosis

Abstract

In Nagpur region of Maharashtra (India), many deaths were reported due to lightning strikes. In  most cases of deaths due to lightning, bodies of deceased persons were found in remote areas with torn  clothes and burn injuries. The injuries present over body may apprehend the relatives and raise suspicion  of foul play. In this study total 31 cases were studied which were brought for medico legal post-mortem  with history of lightning of which 87% were farmers and farm labourers.  Twenty nine percent of cases belonged to the age group of 41-50 years. Most of the cases were  found in the months of June, July and October. Filigree burns were found only in 4 cases. Careful  examination of victims along with history of thunderstorm in the vicinity will help the autopsy surgeon to  confirm the diagnosis of lightning.  

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Published

2014-10-30

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 3 (2014): Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine (July-September )

Section

Original Research Paper

How to Cite

Shrigiriwar, M. B., Gadhari, R. K., Jadhao, V. T., Tingne, C. V., & Kumar , N. B. (2014). Study of Fatalities due to Lightning in Nagpur Region of Maharashtra . Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 36(3), 259-262. https://doi.org/10.48165/