On postmoem examination, contusion of neck muscles is seen along with fracture of hyoid bone. The most probable cause of death is:
Frequency of hyoid bone fracture : Throttling (maximum)Q***> Hanging (more than 40 years of age) > ligature strangulation Characteristic features of throttling : Fracture of hyoid bone (greater cornu)Q Crescentic finger nail marksQ Fingeip bruises(six penny bruise)Q
Smothering
Mugging
Burking
Throttling
Hanging and strangulation