ArticleCureus2026
Autopsy-Based Analysis of Landmine Blast Fatalities Associated With Left-Wing Extremism.
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Abstract
Background The utilization of landmine detonations, frequently facilitated via improvised explosive devices (IEDs), continues to be a favored strategy employed by Maoist insurgents in regions of India afflicted by left-wing extremism (LWE). Personnel tasked with anti-insurgency operations face an elevated probability of incurring fatal blast-related injuries. Conducting a forensic analysis of such fatalities is crucial to establishing consistent patterns of injury, enhancing protective measures, and guiding medico-legal protocols. Methodology A retrospective analysis was conducted at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Autopsy records of six security personnel who sustained fatal injuries in a landmine blast during an anti-Naxalite operation in Jharkhand were reviewed. External and internal injuries, patterns of anatomical involvement, and immediate causes of death were systematically documented and analyzed. Results All individuals who succumbed were male, with their ages spanning from 27 to 36 years. The significant injuries noted comprised traumatic amputations of the legs, major lacerations, and fractures that were comminuted. Injuries were predominantly localized to the inferior segment of the body, which aligns with the mechanics associated with landmine detonation. In every recorded instance, death was attributed to hemorrhagic shock in conjunction with polytrauma. Standard-issue protective equipment demonstrated a significant lack of efficacy in mitigating injuries resulting from high-energy secondary and tertiary blast forces. Conclusion This study reveals a consistent and characteristic pattern of injuries in landmine blast fatalities among security personnel in Maoist-affected regions. The findings underscore the need for enhanced forensic documentation, targeted improvements in personal protective equipment, and refined tactical protocols. Multidisciplinary efforts combining forensic insights, trauma care, and strategic planning are vital to reducing operational casualties in insurgency zones.
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