Comparison of Palmar Dermatoglyphics in Two Ethnic Indian Populations of North Bengal, India

• NCJ Number: 233662
• Journal: Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 56 Issue: 1 Dated: January 2011 Pages: 109-117
• Author(s): Jaydip Sen, M.Sc., Ph.D.; Tanuj Kanchan, M.B.B.S., D.F.M., M.D.; Nitish Mondal, M.Sc.
• Date Published: January 2011
• Length: 9 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: University Grants Cmssn, Govt of India
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Palm prints were collected from 192 adult Rajbanshi (105 men and 87 women) and 100 adult Mech (50 men and 50 women) individuals for print comparison using the standard ink and roll print method.

Abstract

Dermatoglyphic print comparisons can be utilized to establish personal identification in forensic cases. The northern part of the state of West Bengal, India, is the home to many ethnic populations. Two such populations are the Rajbanshi and the Mech. The dermatoglyphic variables studied were mainline formulae, termination of mainline, positional variation of axial triradii, and true pattern of hypothenar and thenar configuration area. There were differences between the Rajbanshi and Mech individuals with respect to these dermatoglyphic variables. The uses of these variables appear to be limited only to ethnic identification, not personal identification. The present investigation further highlights the racial affinity, sex, and bilateral differences among Rajbanshi individuals using dermatoglyphic palmar variables. (Published Abstract) Figures, tables, and references