Abstract :
In this study hair sample of different domestic animal species is evaluated on the basis of their medullary index,
which help the forensic scientist for the identification and comparison of different animal hair species. Animal hair always has a medullary index of 1/3 or greater with hair root having rounded in shape. Animal hair is rough and has larger medulla than human hair. Forensic scientist determine the number of things from hair sample, from the crimescene i.e, verifying whether the hair in question is that of human or an animal, if the hair is from animal, the forensic investigator can potentially identify the species from which it is originated, the hair can be of pet or wild animal, the clues reveals including which part of the body hair came from, if human hair; race of the person, gender, age, if the hair shed naturally or pulled from someone’s body part. In the present study different species of animal hair i.e., Dog, Cat, Buffalo, Cow are collected from local area of PalamVihar, Gurugram were microscopically examined. This research paper provides the data to the identification and comparison of different animal hair with respect to their medullary index based on their microscopic examination because hair is strongly resistant from decomposition and this property makes hair a nearly ideal type of physical evidence.
Author Name : Priyanka Negi, Anupam Baberia, Komal yadav, Mahipal Singh Sankhla & Dr.Rajendra Singh
DOI:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1134495
Keywords: Animal Hair, Medullary Index, Microscopic Examination, Strongly Resistant, Physical Evidence.
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