NCRB ADSI
Definition
Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India, the annual statistical volume published by the National Crime Records Bureau under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The 2022 edition is the standard reference for Indian suicide and unnatural death counts cited in this topic.
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- Poisoning Trends and Patterns in IndiaAccidental Deaths and Suicides in India, the annual statistical volume published by the National Crime Records Bureau under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The 2...