Femicide in the Shadows: A Culture of Silence Enables Domestic Violence The gruesome murder of an eight month pregnant woman by her intoxicated husband, with their five year old son bearing witness to the atrocity, has once again highlighted the disturbing reality of femicide in India.
The case from Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh, is a stark reminder that despite progress and promises of change, domestic violence remains a pervasive issue, perpetuated by societal norms and cultural attitudes.
The accused, Hanif, had a history of harassing his wife over dowry demands and his own alcohol addiction.