NPCC data shows 25 per cent rise in suicides linked to domestic abuse across the UK / Image: AI-generated image

A new analysis from the National Police Chiefs’ Council has revealed a sharp rise in suicides linked to domestic abuse, highlighting what officers describe as a hidden and growing crisis. The findings come from the Domestic Homicide Project, which tracks deaths following abuse, including cases not traditionally classified as homicides.According to BBC News, such cases have increased by 25%, with police identifying more victims who died by suicide after experiencing domestic abuse. Women have a major share in these deaths.Police say the increase is partly due to better awareness and changes in the way cases are recorded, but stress it also reflects serious gaps in identifying and protecting vulnerable victims.

How are abuse-related suicides tracked?

The Domestic Homicide Project has expanded the scope of domestic abuse-related deaths to also include suspected suicides following abuse, painting a clearer picture of the risks victims face.The National Police Chiefs Council says this method has helped uncover cases that were previously missed. Many victims had contact with the police or support services before their death, but the connection to the abuse was not always recognized at the time.Officials believe improving the way these deaths are classified is essential to understanding the true scale of the issue and preventing similar tragedies.

The Reason

Experts highlight coercive control, emotional abuse and isolation as the major factors behind these suicides. Victims often face prolonged psychological pressure, which can lead to depression, anxiety and a feeling of being trapped.Police leaders have acknowledged that warning signs are often present but not acted upon quickly enough. In many cases, victims had already reached out for help, raising concerns about missed opportunities for intervention.Authorities stress that non-physical abuse should be taken as seriously as physical violence, because of the long-term mental health effects it has.

What will happen next?

The findings have prompted calls for stronger coordination between police, health care and social care systems, with officials emphasizing that recognizing suicide as a potential consequence of domestic abuse is essential to improving prevention strategies. National Police Chiefs Council officials say there is an urgent need to identify vulnerable victims earlier, better data sharing between agencies and more consistent recording of abuse-related suicides so that warning signs are not missed. Police believe better awareness and changes in reporting practices have contributed to the increase in recorded cases, but warn that the figures are still likely to underestimate the true scale of the problem. The report ultimately frames domestic abuse not only as a criminal justice issue, but as a serious public health concern with potentially deadly consequences, and calls for more coordinated and sustained action.

नारी शक्ति वंदन संशोधन कानून पास न होने के मुद्दे पर बीजेपी विपक्ष को घेरना चाहती है. इसलिए आज मंगलवार को विधानसभा में विशेष सत्र के बाद बीजेपी ने विपक्ष से लेकर छोटी सरकार (निगम, जिला पंचायत) तक को घेरने की पूरी तैयारी कर ली है.

New Delhi: Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiran Rijiju shared post-session exchange on Tuesday Congress MP Shashi Tharoor To sharpen his attack on the opposition over the defeat of the Women’s Reservation Amendment Bill, he claimed that Tharoor also “agreed” with his comment that the Congress could be seen as anti-women.Rijiju said in an interview with ANI, “We took a picture. When the Parliament session ended, Shashi Tharoor in the hall said to me…but no woman will believe that Shashi Tharoor is anti-women. I said, yes, no one will call you anti-women.”“That’s what he meant. Congress may be anti-women, but women will not consider Shashi Tharoor anti-women… He kind of agreed,” she said.The minister also hit out at the opposition parties for opposing the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which seeks to provide 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.“Who would have thought that anyone would vote against women? We don’t have a two-thirds majority… but who would have even dreamed that Congress, TMC, Samajwadi Party would vote against women?” Rijiju said.He said opposition parties would “face the wrath of women” to oppose the bill, arguing that the issue should not be viewed through a political lens. Rijiju rejected the opposition’s argument that the bill wrongly linked women’s reservation to delimitation.“They say delimitation was linked… It is written in the 2023 law that delimitation will happen after the 2026 census and it will be implemented. Then why was it not opposed?” He said.He also dismissed concerns about the impact on southern states and said the government has clarified that the number of seats will increase equally across all states along with 33% reservation for women.On the demand for implementing women’s reservation within the existing number of 543 Lok Sabha seats, Rijiju argued that the current system is outdated.“The seats were decided on the basis of 1971 population… Some seats have 30 lakh or 40 lakh voters. Is this how democracy is supposed to work?” The population-to-seat ratio in India is much higher than many other countries, he said.Opposition parties had opposed the Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha on April 17. In the division vote, 298 MPs voted in favor, while 230 voted against, leading to its defeat.Subsequently, the government said it would not pursue two other related bills. The proposals aimed to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha from 543 to 816 seats with 33% reservation for women along with delimitation based on the 2011 census.

बरेली समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के बरेली से धोखाधड़ी का बेहद चौंकाने वाला मामला सामने आया है। यहां दो सगी बहनों ने खुद को आईएएस अफसर बताकर कई लोगों को फंसाया और उनसे लाखों रुपये ठग लिए. ये बहनें बेरोजगार युवाओं को सरकारी नौकरी दिलाने का भरोसा दिलाती थीं। जब काफी समय तक उन्हें नौकरी नहीं मिली तो पीड़ितों को शक हुआ और मामला पुलिस तक पहुंच गया. शिकायत मिलते ही पुलिस ने त्वरित कार्रवाई करते हुए दोनों बहनों समेत एक अन्य आरोपी को गिरफ्तार कर लिया. इस घटना ने लोगों को फिर से सतर्क रहने की जरूरत याद दिला दी है.

फर्जी अधिकारी बनकर करते थे ठगी
पुलिस के मुताबिक, आरोपी बहनों के नाम विप्रा और शिखा हैं. कभी ये दोनों खुद को प्रशिक्षु आईएएस अधिकारी बताते थे तो कभी एडीएम या एसडीएम बनकर लोगों पर रौब जमाते थे। उसके बोलने का तरीका और आत्मविश्वास इतना मजबूत था कि लोग आसानी से उसके जाल में फंस जाते थे. इन बहनों ने खास तौर पर बेरोजगार युवाओं को निशाना बनाया. उसने उससे कहा कि वह उसकी सरकारी नौकरी पक्की करवा देगी। इसके बदले में वह मोटी रकम लेती थी. कई युवाओं ने नौकरी पाने की उम्मीद में अपनी जमापूंजी तक उन्हें दे दी.