Forensic Sci Int. 2001 Mar; 117(1-2): 57-63.

An Indian mummy: a case report.

Jit I, Sehgal S, Sahni D.

Department of Anatomy and Forensic, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 160 012, Chandigarh, India. medinst@pgi.chd.nic.in

A case of mummification occurring in northwest India (Chandigarh) is described. A middle-aged man developed an abscess on his back and was treated by a mystical man who did not allow him any food or water. After a few days the patient died. On the advice of the mystical man the body was kept in a room which was made hot and dry. The police discovered the body after 2 years. A postmortem examination was conducted and findings are reported.