Abstract

Autopsy or necropsy means postmortem examination of a dead body. In each and every case, the autopsy must be complete, all the body cavities should be opened, and every organ must be examined because evidence contributory to the cause of death may be found in more than one organ. Partial autopsies have no place in forensic pathologic practice. Aims and objectives: The aim of the study was to find out the profile of the autopsies reported, manner of death, whether accidental, suicidal or homicidal cause of death, whether natural or unnatural and time since death. The objective was to observe the overall pattern of the autopsy cases in this region of the state. Results: Majority of cases reported were in the age group of 40-49 years were 70 (22.2%) cases, followed by the age group of 30-39 years which had 68(21.6%) cases and 64(20.2%) cases in the age group of 20-29 years. 277(87.6%) were males followed by females 38(12.1%). Majority of the population belonged to the Sikh religion in 149 (47.2%) cases followed by Hindus. Majority of cases 84(26.6%) had time since death of 12 to 24 hours followed by 80(25.3%) having time since death of 3 to 5 days.

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