Fall in cases of domestic violence: Delhi Commission for Women

NEW DELHI:

Delhi Commission for Women

on Wednesday said that contrary to reports by National Commission for Women, there has been a sharp decline in the number of

domestic violence cases

and distress calls on their 181 helpline number.


Delhi Women and Child Development minister Rajendra Pal Gautam had held a meeting with DCW chief Swati Maliwal, along with other members of the ministry, to discuss the notice issued by the Union body NCW, which reported a spike in

domestic violence cases in Delhi

.

“It may be that the cases have increased but women are unable to report as the abuser is staying with them all the time under lockdown,” Gautam said.

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