Death of a person due to compressing of neck by another person is:
Correct Answer: Throttling
Description: Ans. b (Throttling). (Ref. Textbook of FMT by Parikh 6th ed. 3.53)Throttlingis defined as a form of strangulation effected by hand, and is therefore often called manual strangulation.Mugging (choke-hold)When strangulation is effected by compressing the victim's neck against forearm.GarrotingVictim is attacked from back without warning and strangulated by throwing ligature over the neck and tightening it quickly. It was the mode of execution in Spain, Portugal and Turkey.BansdolaNeck is compressed between two sticks or hard objects, usually bamboo, one being placed across the throat in front and another behind. It is practiced in north India.
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