Throttling is: March 2013: (A) Asphyxia by compression of neck by due to ligature, (B) Asphyxia by compression of neck by human hand, (C) Asphyxia by sitting on the chest, (D) Asphyxia by hanging
Answer is B. Ans. B i.e. Asphyxia by compression of neck by human hand Manual strangulation (also known as "throttling") refers to strangling with the hands, fingers, or other extremities Ligature strangulation (also known as "garroting") refers to strangling with some form of cord such as rope, wire, or shoe laces, either paially or MN circumferencing the neck.