The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday stepped in over the gang rape of a student inside a law college in Kolkata, taking suo motu cognisance of the incident. Expressing serious concern, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar wrote to Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma and urged him to ensure a swift and time-bound investigation.
She also directed the police to submit a detailed report on the case within three days. The commission’s intervention comes amid growing outrage and demands for justice.