Abstract Gagging is a form of asphyxia which results from forcing a gag such as rolled up cloth, paper or any other materialetc. deep into the mouth or oropharynx. As such asphyxia by gagging is rare in occurrence and usually seen in infants and children as homicidal act or in adults suffering from psychiatric disorder as suicidal form of gagging. As young ones and elder people are easily overpowered due to least resistance offered by them, the homicidal gagging is more common in this age group.We report a case of gagging in 16 year school girl which was found in mud below bridge over river and gagging by mud for preventing shouting for help during alleged history of sexual assault during struggle of deceased from accused. During autopsy, mud was observed in buccal cavity, nasopharynx and oropharynx with evidence of multiple surface injuries on body.
Keywords: Gagging; Homicide; Asphyxia.