According to a study carried out by civic-run KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, 12.3 per cent of 1,467 autopsies conducted on women had an indication of gender-based violence (GBV). Medical experts have advocated the proper collection of data and maintaining records and the establishment of a technical team view committee to help to identify and prevent GBV.

Taking note of the study, which was presented at Sahyadri guest house on Monday, Women and Child Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha directed Dr Sangeeta Rawat and Dr Harish Pathak, the dean and academic dean of the medical college and hospital, to form a committee that will recommend measures to overcome gaps.