A Father's Cruelty Exposed: The Dark Side of India's Domestic Violence Epidemic The arrest of Shekhappa, a 22 year old man from Bengaluru, on charges of killing his 11 month old daughter during an argument with his wife has sent shockwaves across the country.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive issue of domestic violence in India. Domestic violence is not an isolated problem.
According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 2019 21, one in three women in India has experienced physical or sexual violence from their partner at some point in their life.