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
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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