NCW demands investigation into Bikaner gang rape incident
New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) Taking suo motu cognisance of the gang rape of a married woman in Bikaner in
Rajasthan, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday urged Rajasthan Police to ensure swift
and speedy probe into the matter.
"The Commission is seriously concerned over the recent rise in heinous crimes targetted against women in
Rajasthan, despite enactment of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013," the body said in a letter addressed to the state police Director General of Police.
Reacting to a news report "Married Woman gang raped by three in Rajasthan's Bikaner district",
NCW said it was "deeply disturbed" by the incident.
The Bikaner gangrape case is the second one in recent times after a woman was gang-raped in front of her
husband in Alwar district which had evoked strong protests and criticism of the state government.
NCW has demanded swift and speedy investigation in the matter.
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