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Anil Kohli1, Narinder Kumar Aggarwal
1Department of Forensic Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi 110095, India. anil_kohli@hotmail.com
Fatal firearm injuries in Delhi are predominantly homicides, unlike other countries where suicides are more common. This study highlights the urgent need to address illegal firearms to reduce fatalities.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Public Health
- Criminology
Background:
- Firearm fatality data is scarce for Delhi, India.
- International studies show varying patterns of firearm injury deaths.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the incidence and pattern of fatal firearm injuries in Delhi.
- To compare these patterns with international data.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 107 autopsied firearm fatalities over six years.
- Data collected included victim demographics, injury circumstances, ballistics, and autopsy findings.
Main Results:
- The majority of victims (90.7%) were males aged 20-30 years.
- Homicides constituted 92.6% of fatalities, contrasting with other countries where suicides predominate.
- Chest and head were the most common bullet entry sites (39% and 29.6%, respectively).
- Illegal, country-made firearms were frequently implicated.
Conclusions:
- Delhi experiences a high rate of homicidal firearm deaths, driven by illegal firearms.
- Interventions targeting illegal gun circulation are crucial to reduce firearm fatalities.
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