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Dainik Bhaskar18/07/2026

Domestic Violence Against Married Women Declines in Madhya Pradesh, Husbands Still Main Perpetrators

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Rahul SharmaDeputy News Editor · Dainik Bhaskar, Bhopal

Infographic showing NFHS-5 and 6 data on domestic violence against married women in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting that husbands remain the leading perpetrators despite a decline in cases. — NFHS-5 and 6 findings show that domestic violence against married women has declined in Madhya Pradesh, but husbands continue to be the primary perpetrators of abuse.

NFHS report shows a decline in domestic violence against married women in Madhya Pradesh, yet husbands continue to be the leading perpetrators. The findings also reveal ongoing abuse during pregnancy and higher violence rates in rural areas.

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