JIST

Abstract

Stupefying people for robbery, rape or kidnapping by criminals are now increasing in our society. The criminals make friendship during journey by train or bus and then give some food, drinks or tea mixed with stupefying agents. The victim soon falls into a deep sleep and later on wakes up to find his belongings lost. But sometimes these may result in fatality, i.e., death of the victim. A 40 yr old man had admitted his son for fever in paediatrics ward. During his stay in the hospital, some unknown persons made friendship with him & gave some biscuits at night resulting in deep sleep. On the next day morning , he was found in a stuporous condition and all his valuables like cash, mobile were robbed away. Then he was shifted to medicine ward for treatment. After two days of treatment, he succumbed to death. On autopsy, features of poisoning was found.