Cases of domestic violence are on the rise in the city. 2080 cases have been recorded at Domestic Violence Cell district collectorate. According to officials majority of the cases are from old city. Of the cases recorded, 60 percent are from old city while 30 percent belong to corporate or business communities. Experts attribute this high number of recorded cases to greater awareness among the populace.
Misunderstanding and economic imbalance are the major causes behind domestic violence. Officials told that the domestic violence act proved helpful for the public especially economically backward classes. Presently there are two officials and a lady supervisor in the cell.
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