Weapons can be classified according to the nature of the weapon and the force exerted by it and the nature of the injuries caused. have looked at how methods and techniques used in forensic science are used to diagnose homicides involving the use of sharp weapons. The injuries that sharp weapons can inflict on a person include strikes, cuts, and abrasions. also noted that the clothes worn by the victims also bore the corresponding presence of the wounds and injuries. Amarakoon et al.’s study also noted the methods adopted by the forensic medical officer to identify murders committed with the use of sharp weapons.

Source: The Nation June 24, 2021 17:15 UTC