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Crime
Dowry Cases Surge 14% in 2023; 6,100 Women Reportedly Killed, NCRB Says
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🗓 03 Sep 2026, 04:36 AM
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The National Crime Records Bureau recorded a 14% rise in dowry-related complaints in 2023, with over 6,100 women reported killed in such cases.
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released its annual report showing a 14% increase in dowry‑related complaints filed in 2023 compared to the previous year.
The rise brings the total number of dowry cases to 1.3 million, up from 1.15 million in 2022, indicating a persistent problem despite legal safeguards.
The report also highlights a grim statistic: more than 6,100 women were reported killed in dowry‑related incidents during 2023, a figure that underscores the lethal risks associated with the practice.
Experts say the data calls for stronger enforcement of existing laws, better victim support mechanisms, and public awareness campaigns to curb the cultural acceptance of dowry.
The rise brings the total number of dowry cases to 1.3 million, up from 1.15 million in 2022, indicating a persistent problem despite legal safeguards.
The report also highlights a grim statistic: more than 6,100 women were reported killed in dowry‑related incidents during 2023, a figure that underscores the lethal risks associated with the practice.
Experts say the data calls for stronger enforcement of existing laws, better victim support mechanisms, and public awareness campaigns to curb the cultural acceptance of dowry.