Dowry Deaths in India: 16 Women Die Daily, NCRB Data Alarming
मुख्य बातें
- •According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), 5,737 dowry death cases were registered in 2024, averaging 16 women per day.
- •States like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan report the highest number of dowry deaths.
- •Cases such as Twisha Sharma, Nikki Bhatia, and Deepika Nagar have highlighted the brutality of the dowry system.
- •Societal silence and a culture of compromise enable the persistence of dowry-related crimes.
The latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has once again drawn the nation’s attention to the horrors of the dowry system. According to the 2024 figures, the number of dowry-related violence and deaths in India is staggering. On average, 16 women lose their lives every day to this evil practice. In total, 5,737 dowry death cases were registered in 2024, reflecting the grim toll of 15 to 16 women per day.
Across the country, tragic cases like those of Twisha Sharma, Nikki Bhatia, and Deepika Nagar have come to light, fueling outrage and exposing how deeply rooted the dowry system remains in Indian society. The silence of society and the compromising mindset of families play a major role in perpetuating this menace. Often, victim families avoid legal battles, allowing perpetrators to act with impunity.
