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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
NCW seeks report from DGP on Dombivli girl's abduction, rape, prostitution
MUMBAI: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo-motu (on its own) cognisance of the alleged abduction, repeated rape and prostitution of a 15-year-old girl from Dombivli. NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has directed Maharashtra's director general of police (DGP) to conduct a thorough investigation into the case and submit a report on the action taken within three days. In a post on X on Tuesday, the NCW said it had directed the DGP to ensure a swift and fair investigation. 'Immediate arrest of the main accused and strict action under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act, and other applicable laws is paramount. Victim support and rehabilitation must be ensured,' the post read. The 15-year-old girl was allegedly held captive in a house in a rural area near Dombivli for two months, repeatedly raped, forced to undergo an abortion and also forced into prostitution by a man known to her family, the police said. Four people, including a woman, have been arrested in the case, although the main accused is still at large, the police added. The girl's ordeal came to light after some workers learnt about it and alerted the police. The police then raided the house where the girl was confined and rescued her. According to the police, the girl had walked out of her house after a fight with her mother over her Class 10 exams. The main accused, who knew the girl and her family, then cajoled her into coming with him. He then confined her in a house for two months and sexually assaulted her, following which she became pregnant. The man then took her to another individual for an abortion, after which the girl was kept at a couple's house, where she was forced into prostitution, the police said. A case was registered under sections 137(2) (kidnapping), 65(1) (rape in certain cases), 88 (causing miscarriage), 143 (trafficking of person), 144 (exploitation of trafficked person) of the BNS and relevant sections of the Pocso Act. Four people, including the couple in whose house the girl was held captive, were arrested.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- The Hindu
NCW introduces Yashoda AI, aims to expand women's access to AI and Cybersecurity training
The launch of 'Yashoda AI: Your AI SAKHI' to advance women's AI literacy and digital awareness was held at the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, on May 22, 2025. This initiative aims to empower women to contribute meaningfully to a Viksit Bharat driven by technology and inclusion. Led by the National Commission for Women (NCW), the Yashoda AI Abhiyan wants to stand as India's effort to empower women, especially from rural and semi-urban communities, with essential skills in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Safety. The program aims to go beyond traditional learning by hosting in-depth discussions on critical issues such as AI-driven crimes, digital privacy, and practical safety strategies. Actively engaging students, educators, and women from the police force, Yashoda AI Abhiyan wants to experiment in community-driven digital education, ensuring that women are not only participants but leaders in shaping India's tech-savvy future. Yashoda AI is the initiative of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with Future Shift Labs (FSL). Speaking at the launch event, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar reiterated NCW's commitment to protecting women's rights in digital spaces, adding that this campaign is a natural extension of NCW's work in the areas of cyber awareness, gender justice, and women-led safety innovations.
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
NCW seeks immediate probe into sexual harassment case against DMK youth leader; BJP welcomes move
The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of alleged sexual coercion and harassment involving a youth wing office bearer of the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu and urged the state police to ensure prompt action. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar termed the allegations as 'disturbing' and of 'grave nature' in a letter urging the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police to ensure an immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation. The statutory body asked the state police to register a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and submit a detailed Action Taken Report along with a copy of the FIR within three days. It also stressed the need to ensure the safety of the survivor, prevent any political interference in the case and form an independent investigation team. The DMK youth wing, led by deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, in a release on Tuesday, said the accused, R Deivaseyal, has been removed from the post of deputy organiser at the Arakkonam Central Union. The BJP slammed the ruling DMK over the case and welcomed the intervention by the NCW. The saffron party and its alliance partner, the AIADMK, have been alleging a lack of women's safety in the state in the run-up to the state assembly election in 2026. Former BJP state president K Annamalai welcomed the NCW for taking up the case and said it is the 'duty of the DMK government to fully cooperate' with the statutory body and 'ensure the safety of women in Tamil Nadu.' In a post on X in Tamil, he also alleged that the state police did not act on her complaint. 'The police, which claims to have registered a case on the 10th itself based on the student's complaint, have not yet arrested the DMK youth wing executive. On the contrary, the student has also alleged that the DMK has published the evidence given to the police on social media,' he alleged. 'This shows that the DMK's despicable actions in attempting to intimidate and release personal information about the student in the case of the Anna University student who was sexually assaulted continue in all sexual crimes committed by the DMK,' he added.
News18
21-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
DMK Worker Sacked After Wife Alleges 'Grooming' Girls For Politicians, Protests Erupt
Last Updated: The accused, Deivaseyal, who reportedly held the post of Deputy Secretary in the DMK's youth wing, is alleged to have coerced 20-year-old women into "sleeping with politicians" A DMK functionary from Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu's Ranipet district has been suspended from the party following allegations by his wife, who accused him of torture, sexual harassment, and 'grooming' young women for politicians. Her claims have sparked a massive political controversy in the state. The accused, Deivaseyal, who reportedly held the post of Deputy Secretary in the DMK's youth wing, is alleged to have coerced 20-year-old women into 'sleeping with politicians," according to his wife. The suspension came shortly after the National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognisance of media reports, describing the allegations as 'disturbing" and 'grave." NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police, urging an immediate, fair, and transparent investigation. The Commission has also directed the Tamil Nadu Police to register a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and to submit a detailed Action Taken Report along with a copy of the FIR within three days.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
National Commission for Women seeks immediate probe into sexual harassment allegations against Arakkonam DMK worker Deivaseyal
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report alleging sexual coercion and harassment involving a party worker of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu. The accused, R. Deivaseyal was earlier relieved of his post as deputy organiser of the Arakkonam Central Union, DMK Youth Wing, in Ranipet district. The allegations, reportedly made by the wife of the accused, claim that he forced girls to "sleep with politicians". Terming the allegations as "disturbing" and of "grave nature", NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police, urging an immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation. The Commission has emphasised the need to ensure the safety of the survivor, form an independent investigation team, and prevent any political interference in the case. The NCW has also asked the Tamil Nadu Police to register a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and submit a detailed Action Taken Report along with a copy of the FIR within three days.
