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United News of India
11 hours ago
- United News of India
Punjab: PSWC takes swift action after shocking assault on elderly woman
Phagwara, Jun 18 (UNI) The Punjab State Women Commission (PSWC) has sought a full inquiry from the district administration under urgent timelines after a video showing an elderly woman being assaulted in Jalandhar's Nakodar area surfaced on social media. The video, which quickly went viral, prompted the Commission to step in. The incident, which occurred in Raipur Gujran village, shows a man Gurjeet Singh and an unnamed woman—brutally beating a senior citizen. The footage sparked outrage across social media platforms, leading to widespread calls for justice. Acting under Section 12 of the PSWC Act, 2001, Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill took suo motu cognisance of the incident and issued firm instructions to the local administration. She directed that an immediate investigation by a senior officer be launched, and that a detailed report be submitted to the Commission no later than Thursday, June 19. "The Commission is deeply concerned by the inhuman treatment meted out to the elderly woman," said Chairperson Raj Lali Gill in an official statement. "We will ensure strict action is taken. There is zero tolerance for violence against women, especially the elderly, who deserve our utmost respect and protection." The video was originally posted by a user named Rajvinder Singh, who identified the accused as Gurjeet Singh from the same village. In the video, the elderly woman is seen being pinned to the ground and mercilessly beaten by the duo, with no intervention from bystanders. The graphic nature of the footage shocked viewers and immediately drew the attention of state authorities. The Commission's intervention has now placed the spotlight on the local administration and police, who have been tasked with conducting a time-bound and impartial investigation. Chairperson Gill also indicated that further legal steps will be taken once the report is received. UNI GS XC SSP
Hindustan Times
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Punjab women's panel takes notice after Kashmiri student alleges harassment
A Kashmiri student has claimed that she was harassed by some locals in Punjab's Mohali in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, prompting the Punjab State Women Commission to take suo motu cognisance of the incident. The female Kashmiri student in Kharar stated that some locals abused and harassed her and her friend on Wednesday following the attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in J&K's Pahalgam town. Commission's chairperson Raj Gill wrote to Mohali SSP Deepak Pareek on Friday to inquire about the incident and submit a report. 'Strict warning has been issued in general to who so ever try to harass the students, will face legal action. I am personally in touch with all the students from Kashmir and reassured them of their safety and safe place for their study,' Gill said in a post on X. Meanwhile, Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police Harcharan Singh Bhullar visited various educational institutions in Mohali and held meetings with their faculties and management regarding the safety of outstation students. Bhullar also asked the students to beware of the false propaganda spreading on social media. Additionally, Pareek assured students that PCR vehicles have been deployed in and around the campus where non-local students are staying in hostels, he said. He added that areas with private PG and hostels are also being patrolled. Besides, WhatsApp groups have also been formed so that students can report any incident in addition to the 112 helpline, which is operational round-the-clock. Meanwhile, National Students Union of India (Punjab) president Isherpreet Singh condemned the harassment of the Kashmiri student and sought the registration of an FIR in the matter.
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Indian Express
Punjab Women Commission condemns assault on Kashmiri girl in Kharar, urges swift police action
The Punjab State Women Commission has condemned the mob assault on a young Kashmiri woman in Kharar, terming the incident 'brutal' and demanding immediate police action against those responsible. In an official release issued Friday and signed by its deputy director, the Commission stated that it has taken suo motu cognizance of the case under Section 2001 of the Punjab State Women Commission Act. The girl, who was reportedly attacked on April 24, sustained serious injuries. The Commission said it has directed the local police to take prompt and effective action to ensure accountability. 'This is a deeply concerning act of violence,' the Commission said in the statement. 'We urge law enforcement authorities to identify and apprehend the culprits without delay.' The assault comes in the backdrop of heightened tensions following the recent Pahalgam attack in which 26 people were killed. While no official link has been drawn between the two events, the Commission has appealed to the public to refrain from any retaliatory or prejudiced action. 'Such incidents are unacceptable. We call for calm and urge citizens not to take the law into their own hands,' the release added.
