*Assistant Professor ****Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110029, India. **Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, Delhi 110029 India. ***Clinical Fellow, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom.
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Homicide – suicide cases are uncommon methods of death. However, with the advent of internet and technology there appears to be a rise in the number of these cases. These cases are different as they are easily solved. They are also easily prevented if timely counselling and peer guidance is obtained. Recording statistics of these crimes can help in better understanding of the crime. Here we present an interesting case of a dejected lover who has committed the crime of passion in as cruel manner as possible, while celebrating the last date with his partner.
Keywords : Homicide-Suicide; Dyadic Death; Crime of Passion; Strangulation.
Corresponding Author : Abhishek Yadav, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110029, India.