Homicide-Suicide : A Systematic Review in Indian Scenario

Abstract

'Homicide-suicide' is the death of both the victim and the assailant. These violent acts involve the killing of the most intimate partner or family members, followed by suicide. The circumstances that provoke may vary from person to person, the most common being family and marital disputes. The dyadic death cases are of immense importance as they reflect on the mental health of society, the financial problems of the country, or the breakdown of family relations. An increase in such cases in India points towards undetermined psychological stress and depression in the population. Identifying and creating awareness in the population can help mitigate such violent crimes.