Editorial photo #11149017 Social Issue

Woman Killed By Son In Kashmir

Family members and relatives are wailing after a mother was allegedly killed by her son in Hadipora, Rafiabad, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on April 15, 2024. Kashmir is witnessing a huge rise in crimes. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), criminal cases in Jammu and Kashmir surged by 24.6% in 2021 alone, totaling 31,675 reported incidents. These crimes range from murder and rape to theft, drug trafficking, and other violent offenses, painting a worrying picture of the region's security situation. In 2023, Kashmir recorded the second-highest number of crimes against women among India's federally-controlled union territories after New Delhi. (Photo by Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #11149017
Date taken: 15 April 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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