The National Commission for Women (NCW) has uncovered serious flaws in security, infrastructure, and the investigation surrounding the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The NCW’s inquiry committee found inadequate security for on-call staff, poor facilities for female doctors and nurses, and potential tampering of evidence due to unexpected renovations at the crime scene.
The rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has sparked outrage and protests, leading to calls for justice, investigations into security lapses, and criticism of the West Bengal government’s response. The case has also highlighted concerns about the safety of healthcare workers, especially during night shifts.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has demanded action from Delhi Police against a user for allegedly making a ‘lewd’ comment on the widow of Captain Anshuman Singh, a Kirti Chakra awardee. The NCW cited violations of the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and requested the Delhi Police to arrest the accused within three days.
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has been booked by the Delhi Police for a derogatory social media post against NCW chief Rekha Sharma. The post, which has since been deleted, was made in response to a video of Sharma visiting the Hathras stampede venue. Moitra shared her location with the police and dared them to take action immediately.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India against National Commission for Women (NCW) chief Rekha Sharma and BJP leaders including Piyali Das, alleging that they coerced women in Sandeshkhali to sign blank papers without knowing their purpose.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has requested a report from the Karnataka Police regarding allegations of sexual abuse involving Lok Sabha MP Prajwal Revanna within three days. The NCW, in a letter to the Karnataka Director General of Police (DGP), condemned the incident and emphasized the need for prompt action to apprehend Revanna, who has fled the country. Revanna was suspended from his party, JD(S), following the allegations, which include the circulation of explicit video clips allegedly involving him and multiple women. Separately, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi asserted that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins the current Lok Sabha elections, it will “tear apart” and “throw away” the Indian Constitution. Gandhi highlighted the importance of the Constitution in protecting the rights of marginalized communities. In other news, a Delhi-based doctor expressed her concerns about Uber’s safety measures after experiencing an accident while traveling with the service. She raised concerns about inexperienced drivers and has decided to boycott the company. Additionally, students from the University of Utah joined pro-Palestinian demonstrations, demanding the institution divest from its Israeli connections. The protests have led to the establishment of nearly 20 tent encampments on campus grounds.
National Commission for Women (NCW) has been criticized for its silence on the allegations of sexual harassment against JD(S) MP and Hassan candidate Prajwal Revanna. Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed shock at the lack of response from NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma, Union Minister Smriti Irani, and Home Minister Amit Shah. She questioned their alliance with Prajwal Revanna despite the serious allegations and asked about measures taken to prevent his escape from the country.
