On Karva Chauth, 22 married women will be killed

October 11, 2014 18:14

As millions of married Hindu women fast to seek longevity and prosperity for their husbands today on the occasion of Karva Chauth, mainly in north India, the data reveal that their prayers are often reciprocated by violence.

Every day, more than 22 women die'"mostly burned'"from violence inflicted on them by husbands or family over dowry demands. Over the last three years, nearly 25,000 women have been victims of what is called a "dowry death', according the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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