New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The National Commission for Women on Wednesday constituted a three-member inquiry committee to probe the alleged murder of a 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh district.
The committee 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. PTI KSH RUK RUK
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