98 Men File Complaints of Domestic Violence with Kathmandu Police Amid Rising Reports

In the past six months, 98 men in Kathmandu have filed complaints alleging domestic violence. Superintendent of Police (SP) Pawan Kumar Bhattarai of Kathmandu District Police Office has reported an increase in domestic violence complaints from male victims. During the same period, 629 women also lodged complaints related to domestic violence, with some receiving psychosocial counseling services.

According to police sources, the number of men reporting domestic violence is on the rise. SP Bhattarai stated that in the last six months alone, 98 men in Kathmandu have officially complained that they have suffered domestic violence. He added that such complaints from men are becoming increasingly frequent.

“Previously, only women would file complaints regarding domestic violence. However, now men are also coming forward to report abuse,” SP Bhattarai explained. Among the 98 complaints lodged by men, 13 were formal petitions.

During the same timeframe, 629 women filed complaints alleging domestic violence, with 299 formal petitions submitted. The police have provided psychosocial counseling services to some complainants and arranged placements in safe shelters for others.