Bengaluru, Oct. 2 -- In 2023, Bengaluru reported the highest number of dowry-related cases in India, with a total of 1,013 complaints. This number was more than what 18 other metro cities recorded combined, according to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

Patna followed far behind with just 104 cases, and Lucknow reported only 19. Police officials say this spike in numbers doesn't necessarily mean more dowry crimes are happening in Bengaluru, rather, it shows that more women are coming forward to report abuse, said a report by The Hindu. A senior officer explained that the city's strong network of women's rights groups and better awareness among working women has led to more victims speaking up.

Two recent dow...