Ritika Gupta

The hanging is commonly observed in most of the crime scene in northen Indian region. Hanging is mostly suicidal in nature and the second most common way, out of various means adopted by suicide victims. An investigating officer must adopt a scientific method to evaluate the incidence by logical and proper investigations and reconstruction of the case. The present study highlight some important and meaningful points in hanging cases. Keywords: Hanging, Reconstruction, Crime scene investigation

The investigation of blind murder requires special expertise and cat eye for solving such type of homicide incidences. In such type of cases microscopic inspection of crime scene spot, circumstantial evidences, postmortem report plays an important role and crime scene itself provides several vital information’s. In the present study an important case of blind murder of body without head and identification marks discussed in which the deceased was found in Kolua pathar district Ashok nagar M.P. Keywords: Physical evidences, Blind murder, Homicide, Forensic investigation.

The postmortem toxicology helps in determining the cause of death and information on events immediately before death. Forensic toxicologists receive various types of biological samples with putrefaction process which pose a greater challenge in chemical analysis. Interpretation of analytical toxicology results must incorporate pharmacokinetics and toxicology of the agents in question, the circumstances under which death occurred including the mechanism of exposure. The aim of present study is to describe the type of biological samples submitted for toxicological analysis in forensic toxicology section and factors associated in their analysis. Keywords: Putrified tissue, Toxicology and forensic analysis.

The thin layer chromatographic method and some colour tests have been described for the detection and identification of residual Gemifloxacin antibiotic in autopsy tissue by TLC and colour tests. The proposed TLC solvent system and colour tests successfully applied for detection and identification of Gemifloxacin antibiotic in spiked autopsy tissue at regional forensic science laboratory Gwalior M.P. Keywords: Gemifloxacin, Colour tests, TLC, Autopsy tissue.

Illegal liquor is locally brewed alcohol at illicit spots, that is sold at cheap prices at license-less shops. The evading of tax is responsible for its cheap price which further accounts for its widespread consumption in rural areas and by the wokring class in urban areas. As a matter of fact, two-thirds of the alcohol consumed in the country is illegal hooch made in remote villages or smuggled liquor, this popularity among the working class is why illegal liquor is a lucrative business and is practiced through out country. The present communication deals with detection and identification of Triaryl methane group dye identified in the illicit liquor sample by physical, chemical, thin layer chromatographic and instrumental method of analysis like U.V. visible spectra, FTIR spectra. Keywords: Dye, Denaturants and Denaturants.

Forensic science aims to serve society by advancing justice. It is important that forensic scientists should aware of mold and fungal growth in their laboratory premises and should take actions, wherever possible, to reduce the growth of harmful fungi as well as unnecessary potential hazard. The mycotoxins produced by these fungi create several diseases. The present scenario of mold and fungi management in Indian forensic laboratories is grim. However there is an emerging concern regarding fungi management. It should be mandatory for the forensic laboratories to ensure any adverse effect to human health and environment. This study intends to create awareness regarding identification, prevention and remediation of fungi, mold and mycotoxins in forensic laboratories. Keywords: Fungi, Mold, Mycotoxins, Forensic laboratories.

Death due to ferrous sulphate is uncommon in literature. On ingestion, initially there is a relative lack of severe symptoms and signs. Hence, there is usually some delay before the affected person needs medical care. Ferrous sulphate is however toxic and death occurs due to multi-organ failure in substantial ingestions. The diagnosis of ferrous sulphate poisoning depends mainly on the history, and clinical and postmortem findings. Chemical analysis utilizing conventional equipment may not be helpful. The proper physical evidences collected from scene of crime may sometime be helpful. A case reported in which twenty eight-year-old lady consumed a small amount of green sauce made up of mint (pudina) offered by her husband in which he intentionally added ferrous sulphate to get rid from him. A short time thereafter she suffered from diarrhea and vomiting, for which symptomatic treatment was given by a physician from a local hospital. But the condition of the lady worsened and she died on the same day after ingestion of the poison. In the present study post mortem findings and analysis of green vitriol in autopsy material and physical evidences discussed. Keywords: Ferrous sulfate poisoning, Green vitriol.