The National Commission for Women has launched an investigation into the alleged murder of a 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand, India, raising concerns about child safety and demanding swift justice.
Key Points
- The National Commission for Women (NCW) has formed a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the alleged murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
- The NCW committee will visit the site and interact with authorities to investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding the girl's death.
- NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has urged state authorities to take swift and decisive action to ensure justice for the victim and strict punishment for those responsible.
- The NCW views the crime as unacceptable in a civilised society and prioritises ensuring speedy justice for the victim.
The National Commission for Women constituted a three-member inquiry committee to probe the alleged murder of a 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district.
The committee, which was formed on Wednesday, will visit the spot on April 2 and interact with the authorities concerned.
It has been asked to submit its report to the National Commission for Women (NCW) within 10 working days.
The girl's body was found under suspicious circumstances on March 25 and bore signs of extreme brutality, the NCW said.
"The incident has shocked society and raised serious questions about the safety of women and girls," it added.
The committee comprises former NCW member Mamta Kumari, NCW law officer Manmohan Verma and senior coordinator Kanchan Khattar.
NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has directed the state administration and police authorities to ensure prompt, impartial and effective action in the case so that the strictest punitive measures can be taken against those responsible.
"Such heinous crimes are unacceptable in any civilised society and ensuring speedy justice for the victim is our top priority. The accused should not be spared under any circumstances," she said.
