962 women killed in domestic violence, honour cases during 2024 in Punjab
389 killed in domestic violence, 191 for honour, 551 women were butchered in abduction and other incidents
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Violence against women continue to rise across Punjab as 962 women have been killed in the name of domestic violence, honor killing and other incidents during 2024, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
More than 7700 incidents of kidnapping, 855 cases of sexual abuse and 4354 gang rapes cases were reported during the year.
According to police record, in domestic violence cases 389 women were killed, in the name of honor 191 women were butchered while 375 women were killed in abduction related incidents and 551 women were killed in other disputes.
According to data, 2284 incidents of violence against women were reported during the year while 12705 cases of kidnapping of women were registered.
However, police report claimed that several rape allegations proved baseless after due investigations. While in abduction cases, police probe claimed that in 50 percent cases women left the house willingly.
Reporter: Ali Sahi