The activist also said that “The few resources designated for prevention, rescue, and rehabilitation are being stretched thin,” and as a result, women are unable to access psychological support and health care.

Pudukottai documents the maximum number of cases of domestic violence in the Tamil Nadu amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With a total of 1,424 cases Pudukottai is followed by the district of Kancheepuram with 819 cases, and Tirunelveli with 705 cases.