In a startling revelation from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), data shows that 785 husbands have been murdered by their wives across just five Indian states in the last five years. The states included in this disturbing statistic are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. These incidents often involve allegations of abuse, dowry-related disputes, or infidelity. The NCRB’s crime data highlights the other side of domestic violence—where men fall victim too. While awareness and legal frameworks often focus on protecting women, these figures call attention to the need for a balanced approach to domestic abuse and relationship-related crimes. The viral Instagram post, with the tagline “Marriages are scary! What if you are number 786?”, raises both eyebrows and awareness about a rarely discussed issue in Indian society.

📊 Breakdown of Murders by State and Year