Jharkhand and Haryana together accounted for over 40 per cent of such cases.
In just one week, one suspected case of honour killing has been reported each from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Official data corroborates the trend as honour killing cases in India rose to 38 in 2023 -- the highest level in the past six years.
Honour killings surge in 2023
'Honour killing' cases in India more than doubled in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Number of cases in India
Note: A United Nations body describes honour killing as the killing of a relative, especially woman, who is perceived to have brought dishonour to the family
Jharkhand, Haryana see most cases
Jharkhand and Haryana together accounted for over 40 per cent of such cases. Madhya Pradesh and Punjab followed.
Honour killings make up a small share of total murders
Across the top 10 states and Union Territories, the share of honour killings in total murders remained minuscule
Source: A written reply in Parliament, NCRB, Business Standard calculations
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