NCW seeks report from Karnataka Police

In a letter to Karnataka DGP, the commission urged prompt and decisive action to apprehend the accused, who is reported to have fled the country.

PTI

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  • AAP members stage a protest against MP Prajwal Revanna in Bengaluru on Tuesday. PHOTO: MOHAMMED ASAD

NEW DELHI, 30 APRIL 

 

National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought a report within three days from Karnataka police over allegations of sexual abuse involving Lok Sabha MP Prajwal Revanna.

 

In a letter to Karnataka DGP, the commission urged prompt and decisive action to apprehend the accused, who is reported to have fled the country.

 

It also emphasised the importance of ensuring the safety and dignity of women and preventing the perpetuation of a culture that fosters disrespect and violence against them. "The commission strongly condemns the incident and is deeply disturbed by its occurrence," the letter read. The commission has demanded that a detailed report outlining the measures taken by the police authority concerned be submitted to it within three days. —PTI

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