West Bengal reported highest acid attacks in India last year

India Oct 03, 2025

West Bengal reported the highest number of acid attacks in India last year, with 57 cases and 60 victims—making up over a quarter of all cases nationwide, according to the latest NCRB data.
Even though overall crimes against women dropped slightly in the state, West Bengal has led this grim statistic since 2018.

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The state also saw nearly 20,000 cases under Section 498A (cruelty by husbands or relatives), second only to Uttar Pradesh—highlighting ongoing concerns about women's safety and legal protections.