Finding into death of Avjit Singh
Deceased
Avjit Singh
Demographics
31y, male
Date of death
2012-10-04
Finding date
2015-10-30
Cause of death
Complications of burns
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Avjit Singh died from complications of extensive burns (95% of body) sustained during a violent incident on 4 October 2012. He had been involved in a relationship with domestic violence and control, including alleged rape and false imprisonment of his wife Sargun Ragi. Following her escape and obtaining an intervention order, Mr Singh purchased tools and petrol, forcibly entered Ms Ragi's home, stabbed her multiple times, set her on fire (causing her death), and then caught fire himself. He was rescued by police but died in hospital from severe burns and smoke inhalation. The death occurred in the context of family violence; separate findings into Ms Ragi's death addressed systemic family violence issues. No specific clinical or preventability issues regarding Mr Singh's medical management were identified by the coroner.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- extensive thermal injuries (95% of body surface area)
- smoke inhalation
- family violence context
- mental health issues (stress, anxiety)
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