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Haryana Appoints Officers to Combat Domestic Violence

10/27/2025

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The Haryana government appointed Protection-cum-Child Marriage Prohibition Officers to enforce the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
The officers work with the Haryana State Social Welfare Board to aid victims.
Domestic violence in India includes physical, emotional, and economic abuse, and 45% of Indian women experience physical abuse linked to dowry.
Recent incidents include a woman left ventilator-dependent after ongoing violence.

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Story summary

The Haryana government appointed Protection-cum-Child Marriage Prohibition Officers to enforce the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
The officers work with the Haryana State Social Welfare Board to aid victims.
Domestic violence in India includes physical, emotional, and economic abuse, and 45% of Indian women experience physical abuse linked to dowry.
Recent incidents include a woman left ventilator-dependent after ongoing violence.