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Delhi logs highest suicides in India in 2024 with married victims leading the shockingly
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Published on 8 May 2026
Married victims make up the biggest group
Delhi recorded the highest number of suicides in India in 2024, with 2,905 cases, even as the total is lower than in earlier years. Crime data points to family-related issues as the top reported trigger, with married people accounting for the largest share of victims. Most deaths were among men and those earning under Rs 1 lakh annually.
- Delhi reported 2,905 suicides in 2024, highest in India
- Family-related issues were the leading cause
- Married individuals were the largest victim group
- Men and under Rs 1 lakh earners were most affected
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