Bengaluru Reported Highest Acid Attack Cases Against Women In 2022

Bengaluru topped the list of Indian cities which recorded the highest number of acid attacks on women, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The data revealed that in 2022 alone, eight women were attacked with acid in Bengaluru alone which is higher than any other Indian city.

Bengaluru tops cities with highest number of acid attacks; this city follows

According to the NCRB report, Bengaluru Police registered six acid attack cases against the accused in 2022. Delhi stood second with six women falling prey to the acid attacks in 2022 followed by Ahmedabad with three such incidents.

However, the Delhi Police registered seven acid attack attempt cases, whereas the Bengaluru Police only registered three acid attack attempt cases in 2022.