Thirteen states and Union Territories, including West Bengal, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Sikkim, reported zero dowry cases during the year.
Despite this, a total of 6,156 people lost their lives in dowry death cases in 2023. Uttar Pradesh once again topped the chart with 2,122 deaths, highlighting the urgent need for continued efforts to combat this social issue.
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