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NCW Launches Inquiry Into Murshidabad Violence Targeting Women

The commission's team, led by Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, will begin field visits on April 17 to investigate allegations of molestation and displacement during communal unrest.

Paramilitary personnel stand guard as women in violence-affected in Murshidabad step out on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)
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Overview

  • The National Commission for Women (NCW) has formed a committee to investigate allegations of molestation and forced displacement of women during the April 11-12 violence in Murshidabad.
  • The unrest, triggered by protests against the amended Waqf Act, resulted in at least three deaths, several injuries, and widespread displacement of women and families.
  • Numerous women in Dhulian’s Mandirpara area reportedly faced molestation, while hundreds fled their homes, crossing the Bhagirathi River to seek safety in Malda district.
  • Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, along with NCW members Dr. Archana Majumdar and Dr. Shivani Dey, will visit Kolkata, Malda, and the worst-hit areas of Murshidabad from April 17 to 19 to meet victims and assess the situation.
  • The committee aims to engage with survivors, local authorities, and law enforcement to recommend measures preventing future incidents and addressing systemic issues.