Women’s Commission takes cognizance of minor girl gang-raped, murdered in North Dinajpur

According to an official release on Saturday, the National Commission for Women has taken cognizance of a video purportedly showing a minor girl being raped and murdered by a group of men in North Dinajpur’s Kaliaganj, West Bengal. This comes after a Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped and murdered in West Bengal’s North Dinajpur district. Locals discovered the body of the missing minor on Thursday.

Locals held a protest on Friday, demanding justice for her. According to the release, NCW came across a Twitter post in which a video was shared alleging that a minor girl was raped and murdered by a group of men in Kaliaganj, North Dinajpur, West Bengal.

“Further, in the video police can be seen dragging the body of the victim ruthlessly and inappropriately,” added the release.

The release stated, “The Commission has taken cognizance of the reported crime.”

Given the gravity of the situation, Chairperson Rekha Sharma has written to the Director General of Police, West Bengal, requesting that he personally intervene in the case and ensure a fair and timely investigation.

The release also stated that the Commission has requested an FIR and detailed action against the accused.

“The Commission has also sought that an FIR under relevant sections must be invoked if the allegations levelled are found to be true. Also, stringent action must be taken against erring police officers for dragging the body inappropriately,” read the release.

“A detailed action taken must be apprised to the Commission within three days”, further added the release.