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India's dowry curse: Outlawed practice remains deeply entrenched

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India recorded 5,737 dowry-linked deaths in 2024, an average of around 16 women a day.

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  • India recorded 5,737 dowry-linked deaths in 2024, an average of around 16 women a day.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:19:07 UTC.

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