Jammu and Kashmir Sees Alarming Surge in Domestic Violence Cases

Imagine a place where many more women are finding the courage to speak up because they are facing violence at home.

In Jammu and Kashmir, the number of reported cases of domestic violence has gone up a lot, especially in the last year.

There are special centers called 'Sakhi' centers that help women by giving them medical care, advice, legal help, and sometimes a safe place to stay.

These centers also work with helplines so women can get help quickly.

While more women coming forward is good because it means they know they can get help, the big jump in numbers also shows that violence at home is still a big problem.

Experts think that money worries, stress from recent times, and old ideas that put men above women are all making the problem worse.

They say we need to do more than just help after the violence happens; we need to teach people better and change the rules in society that let this happen.