ABSTRACT

IJSR

International Journal of Scientific Research

2277 - 8179

Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research

ijsr-6-10-12194

Original Research Paper

Trace Evidence Analysis of Endosulfan by GCMS: Attempted Homicidal Poisoning

Ghoti

Dr. Manoj

R. Bhandarkar

Dr. Laxmikant

B. Rewatkar

Dr.

October 2017

6 10 01 02 ABSTRACT

We report here a case of 70–year–old woman who drunk water kept in earthen pot; which was intentionally contaminated by Endosulfan and ethyl alcohol. Due to consumption of this water victim felt some uneasiness. Chemical analysis of the water sample by Gas chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS) revealed organochlorine insecticide Endosulfan. In addition to this water was also found to be contaminated with Ethyl alcohol.