Torture injuries pattern of injuries in police torture victims at Faisalabad | [Professional Medical Journal • 2011]

Author(s):

1. Khurram Sohail Raja: Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad, Paksitan

2. Humaira Arshad: Department of Forensic Medicine, Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad, Paksitan

3. Farida Manzur: Department of Community Medicine, Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad, Paksitan

Abstract:

Material & Methods: A study of 300 victims of alleged police torture examined by the District Standing Medical Board (DSMB) Faisalabad. Most of the victims at the time of examination were showing visible evidence of Physical trauma. Victims were males. Examination was conducted on the directions of judicial magistrates and District & Session Judge Faisalabad. Conclusion: A wide range of different types of injuries was observed on various parts of the body. Blunt trauma was most frequent. Psychological element of torture was also seen in some victims.

Page(s): 285-288

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Published: Journal: Professional Medical Journal, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Year: 2011

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