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Suicide by self-disembowelment in prison.
Anand B Mugadlimath1, Mandar R Sane2, Kailash U Zine3
1Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, S. Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot, India.
Archiwum Medycyny Sadowej I Kryminologii
|February 22, 2019
Summary
Fatal self-inflicted abdominal injuries are rare, particularly custodial deaths. This case details a prisoner
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Public Health
Background:
- Self-inflicted abdominal injuries are uncommon.
- Fatal custodial self-harm is a rare event.
Observation:
- A prisoner under-trial for attempted suicide was found with a fatal, self-inflicted abdominal injury in a locked bathroom.
- Despite emergency surgery, the prisoner died on the same day.
Findings:
- The prisoner used a disposable razor, an innocuous object, to inflict the fatal injury.
- This highlights the challenges in preventing self-harm among prisoners with suicidal tendencies.
Implications:
- Reinforces the need for stringent security measures and mental health support for prisoners.
- Underscores the importance of continuous risk assessment and prevention strategies in custodial settings.
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