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Jharkhand Reports Highest Witch-Hunting and Honor Killings in India: 2023 NCRB Data Reveals Alarming Stats

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Jharkhand led the nation in witch-hunting and honour killing murders in 2023, as per the latest NCRB report. The state registered a 100% surge in witch-hunting fatalities, reaching 22 cases, up from 11 in 2022. Officials are addressing the social causes through multi-departmental awareness and rehabilitation efforts.

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Jharkhand Reports Highest Witch-Hunting and Honor Killings in India: 2023 NCRB Data Reveals Alarming Stats

Jharkhand led the nation in witch-hunting and honour killing murders in 2023, as per the latest NCRB report. The state registered a 100% surge in witch-hunting fatalities, reaching 22 cases, up from 11 in 2022. Officials are addressing the social causes through multi-departmental awareness and rehabilitation efforts.

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