New Delhi, Jul 28: A total of 23,883 dowry deaths have been registered in different parts of the country during 2006-08, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken said in a written reply that 7,618 dowry deaths were registered in 2006, followed by 8,093 cases in 2007 and 8,172 in 2008.
He said the government accorded highest importance to prevention of crime against women by enacting various legislations that gave protection and legal remedies to women.
He held state governments responsible for prevention, detection, registration and investigation of crimes, including those against women.