DERMATOGLYPHICS ASSOCIATION WITH CRIMINAL INTENT

Usman Shahid Butt; Anam Iqbal; Nasreen Akhtar; Sara Qazi; Zaryab Ali; Rahat Abdul Rahman

Author(s)

Usman Shahid Butt Department of Forensic Medicine, Govt. Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College,Sialkot,Pakistan

Anam Iqbal Al-Aleem Medical College, Lahore,Pakistan

Nasreen Akhtar Al-Aleem Medical College, Lahore,Pakistan

Sara Qazi Wapda Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Zaryab Ali DHQ Hospital, Hafizabad, Pakistan

Rahat Abdul Rahman Department of Forensic Sciences, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

The researches carried out on various type of human behaviour showed that it has been impacted upon by genetic as well as environment components. The aggressive behaviour having intent of criminality is also governed by both environmental and genetic makeup. Here we have analysed and explored environmental factors. Methods: Samples from 100 convicted criminals and 100 from general population were taken with simple convenient sampling, after obtaining informed consent and maintaining strict confidentiality. Fingerprints of both left and right thumb were taken on ten print cards. The environmental element was checked by studying association of any specific fingerprint pattern with the criminal intent. Right thumb of offenders was compared with that of normal population. Results: It became cleared that number of loop pattern was high in normal population, i.e., 60% as compared to 44% of offenders. The arch pattern was 9% in general population and 2% in offenders. The whorls were high in offenders 54%, as compared to 32% in general population. The statistical analysis of right hand was performed by chi square test and the p=0.002, statistically significant. Left thumb showed no significant differences between the two groups. Conclusion: This study reveals the association of dermatoglyphics with criminal intent. The right hand can be a significant tool in scrutinizing criminals on large scale.

Publication Details

Page(s) 35-37

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Pakistan Journal of Physiology, Volume: 17, Issue: 2, Year: 2021

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Keywords

criminals, Finger printing, dermatoglyphics, criminal intent, fingerprint patterns