Study shows dowry murders in India rise amid declining public outrage
A recent study reveals that dowry murders in India no longer elicit public outrage despite thousands of annual deaths. In 2022, there were 6,516 dowry deaths, up from 1,841 in 1988. The research indicates that changing dynamics of these killings have transformed widespread anger into private sorrow, stifling collective activism against the issue.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 04:40 UTC
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