A total of 1,396 cases of domestic violence were reported in the women’s helpline between January 1 and December 31, 2013 in Dehradun. Dehradun Women’s helpline in-charge Deepika Rana said a total of 1,396 cases of domestic violence were reported out of which 365 cases were redressed through counseling while 559 cases were referred to district court.
In 79 such cases, one of parties did not come to the office for counseling while 184 cases are pending.As many as 209 cases have been refereed to police station concerned. Rana said that she was unaware about this fund.Domestic violence related cases are increasing with 10 cases being registered on daily basis, she added.