A circular bullet wound, erythema seen around the margin, blackening & tattooing present. What is the range?
Ans. (A). Close shot entry wound(Ref: Essentials of Forensic medicine, Dr KS narayana Reddy, 33th Edition, P: 216)Presence of erythema, blackening & tattooing around the wound indicates that it is close shot.
Injuries
Close shot entry wound
Close shot exit wound
Distant shot entry wound
Distant shot exit wound
Close shot entry wound