インドにおける新型コロナウイルス感染症パンデミック下の法医学的死体解剖分析

Medicolegal autopsy analysis is an integral part of a forensic investigation. Therefore, it is of interest to document the impact of COVID-19 on autopsy analysis. Hence, a total of 1,569 medicolegal autopsies were analysed. Data shows only 6.37% autopsy were conducted during lockdown while it is 93.63% in the unlock phase, indicating significant disruption in forensic services. The pandemic significantly altered the pattern and volume of medicolegal autopsies, with reduced cases during lockdown and a surge post-lockdown, particularly from respiratory, cardiac, suicidal and trauma-related deaths. Shifts in age distribution and operational delays highlight the broader impact on forensic services, underscoring the need for adaptable protocols and integrated public health responses during emergencies.