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Review
. 2019 Feb:61:13-16.
doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2018.10.003. Epub 2018 Oct 23.

Homicidal poisoning in India: A short review

Asit Kumar Sikary  1
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Homicidal poisoning in India: A short review

Asit Kumar Sikary. J Forensic Leg Med. 2019 Feb.

Abstract

This review has analysed various studies and case reports on homicide by poison from different parts of India till date. This review shows that homicidal poisoning prevalence varies from 0.3% to 3.7% having varied prevalence from different regions with no homicidal cases too. The poisons used in homicide were mainly organophosphates, aluminium phosphide, paraquat, and arsenic. No age-group or gender was spared and the perpetrators were first degree relatives.

Keywords: Accidental poisoning; First-degree relative; Homicide; Perpetrator; Suicidal poisoning; Victim.

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