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  • Manipur viral video: No response from state authorities regardless of reaching out thrice, says NCW chief

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma on Friday stated she had reached out thrice within the final three months to authorities in Manipur over incidents of violence in opposition to ladies however no response was obtained from them.

    She was responding to reviews in a bit of the media that claimed the fee had on June 12 obtained a grievance in regards to the incident of two ladies being paraded bare on May 4 within the ethnic violence-hit northeastern state however had not taken any motion.

    The May 4 video surfaced on-line on July 19. Sharma denied receiving any report of the incident.

    However, the NCW chief stated that she had obtained different complaints concerning ladies’s points and for that, she had reached out thrice to authorities in Manipur however no response was obtained from them.

    ALSO READ | Lok Sabha adjourned until 12 midday; Rajnath says govt prepared for dialogue on Manipur incidents

    She additionally shared the letters despatched to authorities within the state. Sharma had written to them over complaints of incidents of violence in opposition to ladies.

    ALSO READ | PM ought to make an elaborate assertion on Manipur in Parliament: Mallikarjun Kharge

    “We had to verify the authenticity, and also the complaints were not from Manipur, some were not even from India. We reached out to authorities but no response was received from them but then we took suo motu cognisance when the video (of women being paraded naked) went viral yesterday,” Sharma stated.

    ALSO READ | Manipur viral video: CM Biren Singh says capital punishment thought of in opposition to culprits

    The letters have been written on May 18, May 29 and June 19.

    The NCW chief stated she took suo motu cognisance of the incident on Friday after the video surfaced and sought an evidence from authorities on the matter.

    Tension mounted within the hills of Manipur after the May 4 video surfaced on Wednesday displaying two ladies from one of many warring communities being paraded bare by a bunch of males from the opposite facet.

    NEW DELHI: National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma on Friday stated she had reached out thrice within the final three months to authorities in Manipur over incidents of violence in opposition to ladies however no response was obtained from them.

    She was responding to reviews in a bit of the media that claimed the fee had on June 12 obtained a grievance in regards to the incident of two ladies being paraded bare on May 4 within the ethnic violence-hit northeastern state however had not taken any motion.

    The May 4 video surfaced on-line on July 19. Sharma denied receiving any report of the incident.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    However, the NCW chief stated that she had obtained different complaints concerning ladies’s points and for that, she had reached out thrice to authorities in Manipur however no response was obtained from them.

    ALSO READ | Lok Sabha adjourned until 12 midday; Rajnath says govt prepared for dialogue on Manipur incidents

    She additionally shared the letters despatched to authorities within the state. Sharma had written to them over complaints of incidents of violence in opposition to ladies.

    ALSO READ | PM ought to make an elaborate assertion on Manipur in Parliament: Mallikarjun Kharge

    “We had to verify the authenticity, and also the complaints were not from Manipur, some were not even from India. We reached out to authorities but no response was received from them but then we took suo motu cognisance when the video (of women being paraded naked) went viral yesterday,” Sharma stated.

    ALSO READ | Manipur viral video: CM Biren Singh says capital punishment thought of in opposition to culprits

    The letters have been written on May 18, May 29 and June 19.

    The NCW chief stated she took suo motu cognisance of the incident on Friday after the video surfaced and sought an evidence from authorities on the matter.

    Tension mounted within the hills of Manipur after the May 4 video surfaced on Wednesday displaying two ladies from one of many warring communities being paraded bare by a bunch of males from the opposite facet.

  • NCRB data on human trafficking in Kashmir merely the tip of iceberg: NCW chief 

    Sharma acknowledged the goal of holding the workshop in Kashmir was to make people acutely aware of the menace of human trafficking.

    SRINAGAR: The National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma on Thursday acknowledged human trafficking elevated by 15.56 per cent in Jammu and Kashmir ultimate yr as compared with the 2021-22 financial yr nonetheless it is “just the tip of an iceberg”.

    “In the last few years, we have seen in Kashmir also that women are getting targeted. The NCRB data shows that it has increased 15. 56 per cent last year compared to 2021-22. And this is just the tip of the iceberg because the data does not give the true picture,” Sharma acknowledged, ahead of the anti-human trafficking workshop organised by the NCW proper right here.

    @NCWIndia’s National Seminar on Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness in collaboration with Social Welfare Dept, Govt of J&Okay & Jammu Kashmir Police within the current day. The seminar targets to convey collectively specialists, NGOs, & totally different stakeholders inside the fight in opposition to human trafficking. @sharmarekha pic.twitter.com/XZnniaTCyI

    — NCW (@NCWIndia) April 27, 2023

    Sharma acknowledged the goal of holding the workshop in Kashmir was to make people acutely aware of the menace of human trafficking.

    “We must now work to save our daughters and our children. This is the main purpose of making it (workshop) happen in Kashmir,” she acknowledged.

    “Human trafficking is a serious crime and it does not have boundaries whether it is Kashmir or Kanyakumari. This is prevalent everywhere. And sometimes, the victims of the trafficking do not even know that they are the victims,” Sharma acknowledged.

    “The main problem is due to lack of awareness. This is our first of its kind programme in Jammu and Kashmir where all the forces — state commissions, NGOs — are together to make people aware, especially the students, that nobody is out of reach of this problem,” the NCW chief acknowledged.

    Sharma acknowledged the women have been being trafficked beneath the pretext of being equipped well-paying jobs.

    “They give false promises of jobs here, or elsewhere in India, but they don’t get paid properly and are abused. Even in Kashmir, trafficking through marriage has increased. Women are coming from West Bengal for jobs but then they are married forcibly to somebody who sexually abuses them,” she acknowledged, together with {{that a}} fast film on this matter might even be screened proper right here.

    Asked when the Women’s Commission in Jammu and Kashmir could be restored, she acknowledged the Centre is planning one factor alongside these traces.

    “I think the process is on. Otherwise, when the state assembly is there or the state government is there, they nominate the state commission but they (Centre) are thinking something out of the box,” she acknowledged with out giving further particulars.

  • NCW seeks FIR in opposition to Turtle Surveillance Alliance director over sexual harassment allegations

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has requested the Uttar Pradesh Police to register an FIR in opposition to one of many administrators of a wildlife conservation NGO after some former staff accused him of sexual harassment.

    In a letter to UP DGP, NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma mentioned the Commission has come throughout an Instagram publish of womenofthewildindia whereby a couple of girls, who had beforehand labored with TSA (Turtle Surveillance Alliance), alleged sexual harassment by one of many administrators of the organisation.

    “The reported incident is shameful and condemnable in the strongest possible words. The Commission has taken serious note of the incident and, therefore, you are required to direct the concerned police officer to ensure a fair investigation is accomplished in a time-bound manner,” the NCW mentioned.

    It requested the UP Police to file an FIR underneath related provisions of legislation in opposition to TSA director Dr Shailendra Singh.

    Earlier, Heather Barrett, Turtle Survival Alliance’s Chair of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, launched an announcement on the allegations. “We have been following the recent social media posts and have received direct communication from one individual alleging inappropriate behaviour by Dr.Singh. We take this very seriously. We understand that there is a current investigation (going on in the case) in India, compliant with Indian laws, and we await the results and will be prepared to take appropriate action,” Barrett mentioned.

    “As we learn more about this situation, we want to communicate our deepest sympathies for those who have bravely shared their stories,” she added.

    NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has requested the Uttar Pradesh Police to register an FIR in opposition to one of many administrators of a wildlife conservation NGO after some former staff accused him of sexual harassment.

    In a letter to UP DGP, NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma mentioned the Commission has come throughout an Instagram publish of womenofthewildindia whereby a couple of girls, who had beforehand labored with TSA (Turtle Surveillance Alliance), alleged sexual harassment by one of many administrators of the organisation.

    “The reported incident is shameful and condemnable in the strongest possible words. The Commission has taken serious note of the incident and, therefore, you are required to direct the concerned police officer to ensure a fair investigation is accomplished in a time-bound manner,” the NCW mentioned.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    It requested the UP Police to file an FIR underneath related provisions of legislation in opposition to TSA director Dr Shailendra Singh.

    Earlier, Heather Barrett, Turtle Survival Alliance’s Chair of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, launched an announcement on the allegations. “We have been following the recent social media posts and have received direct communication from one individual alleging inappropriate behaviour by Dr.Singh. We take this very seriously. We understand that there is a current investigation (going on in the case) in India, compliant with Indian laws, and we await the results and will be prepared to take appropriate action,” Barrett mentioned.

    “As we learn more about this situation, we want to communicate our deepest sympathies for those who have bravely shared their stories,” she added.

  • NCW summons Congress chief over ‘misogynistic’ comment in opposition to Smriti Irani

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women on Tuesday summoned Congress chief Ajay Rai over his “misogynistic” and “derogatory” comment in opposition to Union minister Smriti Irani.

    The Uttar Pradesh Congress chief had on Monday stated Irani solely involves her constituency Amethi to indicate “latkas” and “jhatkas”, an unflattering reference to bounce strikes that provoked a pointy response from the BJP.

    “The National Commission for Women has come across several media reports on a controversial remark made by Congress leader Ajay Rai against Union Minister Smriti Irani,” the NCW stated.

    “The Commission has taken cognizance of the misogynistic remark made by Mr Rai. The remarks are outrageous and extremely derogatory and the Commission strongly condemns such statements. The Commission has scheduled a hearing in the matter and sent a notice to Mr Rai to appear before it on 28.12.2022 at 12 PM,” the NCW stated in a press release.

    Asked if Gandhi will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, Rai had informed reporters, “It has been the seat of the Gandhi family. Rahul ji has been the Lok Sabha MP from there. So has been Rajiv (Gandhi) ji and Sanjay (Gandhi) ji, and they have served it.”

    “Most of the factories in Amethi are on the verge of closure. Half of the factories in Jagdishpur industrial area are lying shut. Smriti Irani only comes, shows ‘latka-jhatka’, and leaves,” Rai, who’s a regional chief of the occasion had stated.

    Currently, Amethi is represented in Lok Sabha by Union Minister for Women and Child Development Irani.

    Responding to the assertion, Irani stated Rahul Gandhi and his mom Sonia Gandhi wanted a brand new scriptwriter.

    “You and Mummy ji need to get your misogynistic (misogynist) goons a new speechwriter,” the Union Minister for Women and Child Development had stated.

    NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women on Tuesday summoned Congress chief Ajay Rai over his “misogynistic” and “derogatory” comment in opposition to Union minister Smriti Irani.

    The Uttar Pradesh Congress chief had on Monday stated Irani solely involves her constituency Amethi to indicate “latkas” and “jhatkas”, an unflattering reference to bounce strikes that provoked a pointy response from the BJP.

    “The National Commission for Women has come across several media reports on a controversial remark made by Congress leader Ajay Rai against Union Minister Smriti Irani,” the NCW stated.

    “The Commission has taken cognizance of the misogynistic remark made by Mr Rai. The remarks are outrageous and extremely derogatory and the Commission strongly condemns such statements. The Commission has scheduled a hearing in the matter and sent a notice to Mr Rai to appear before it on 28.12.2022 at 12 PM,” the NCW stated in a press release.

    Asked if Gandhi will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, Rai had informed reporters, “It has been the seat of the Gandhi family. Rahul ji has been the Lok Sabha MP from there. So has been Rajiv (Gandhi) ji and Sanjay (Gandhi) ji, and they have served it.”

    “Most of the factories in Amethi are on the verge of closure. Half of the factories in Jagdishpur industrial area are lying shut. Smriti Irani only comes, shows ‘latka-jhatka’, and leaves,” Rai, who’s a regional chief of the occasion had stated.

    Currently, Amethi is represented in Lok Sabha by Union Minister for Women and Child Development Irani.

    Responding to the assertion, Irani stated Rahul Gandhi and his mom Sonia Gandhi wanted a brand new scriptwriter.

    “You and Mummy ji need to get your misogynistic (misogynist) goons a new speechwriter,” the Union Minister for Women and Child Development had stated.

  • Enough proof of ladies being pressured into prostitution in Rajasthan: NCW

    Express News Service

    NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women on Friday mentioned there may be “enough evidence” to recommend that younger women are being pressured into prostitution in quite a few districts of Rajasthan, with highways being the commonest areas, and requested the Centre to represent a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe doable little one prostitution and trafficking racket. 

    The NCW, which had shaped a two-member staff following a report that within the Rajasthan space of Bhilwara, conflicts over mortgage repayments had been purportedly resolved by auctioning off younger ladies on stamp papers, mentioned they’ve additionally discovered proof of kid marriages.

    NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma, who had earlier written to the state Chief Secretary and Director General of Police on the matter, additionally visited Sawai Madhopur to inquire into the scenario.

    Following interactions with completely different households residing within the area, police and native administration, the two-member staff mentioned that “there is enough evidence to conclude that young girls are being forced into prostitution in numerous districts of Rajasthan, including Sawai Madhopur, Bhilwara, and Bharatpur, with highway sides being the most common locations.” 

    The staff additionally found that the household registrations within the Bhilwara district village of Kanjar Basti, Pander, which had been presupposed to be up to date, had been poor in key particulars about what number of households are residing there. 

    NCW mentioned that the communities supplied additional proof that little one marriages are nonetheless widespread within the state, because the native media had reported such cases. “The district administration and police are totally in denial and have failed to address the issue,” a press release issued by the NCW mentioned.

    “Due to threats from the Panchayat and local government, the people are under pressure to conceal the true extent of child prostitution and trafficking,” it added and really helpful that the central authorities should represent an SIT to hold out the probe.

    During interplay with households, it was noticed that each household had six to 9 minor women dwelling beneath one roof. These women couldn’t clarify their relationship with others within the household. 

    “To establish the relationship, DNA tests on young girls and their respective families must be performed. It is crucial to rescue and provide proper rehabilitation to minor girls who have been coerced into forced prostitution,” it additional mentioned.

    The ladies’s panel additionally mentioned that Rajasthan appears to be each a supply and a vacation spot for the trafficking of girls and women for sexual exploitation, prostitution, and many others. 

    Suggesting that the state authorities ought to maintain a monitor file of each lady little one who’s born, it mentioned that enforcement companies have to be proactive in coping with such points. 

    “Economic livelihood activities and awareness programs pertaining to the mental and physical health of girls must be focused to improve the condition,” it added.

    NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women on Friday mentioned there may be “enough evidence” to recommend that younger women are being pressured into prostitution in quite a few districts of Rajasthan, with highways being the commonest areas, and requested the Centre to represent a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe doable little one prostitution and trafficking racket. 

    The NCW, which had shaped a two-member staff following a report that within the Rajasthan space of Bhilwara, conflicts over mortgage repayments had been purportedly resolved by auctioning off younger ladies on stamp papers, mentioned they’ve additionally discovered proof of kid marriages.

    NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma, who had earlier written to the state Chief Secretary and Director General of Police on the matter, additionally visited Sawai Madhopur to inquire into the scenario.

    Following interactions with completely different households residing within the area, police and native administration, the two-member staff mentioned that “there is enough evidence to conclude that young girls are being forced into prostitution in numerous districts of Rajasthan, including Sawai Madhopur, Bhilwara, and Bharatpur, with highway sides being the most common locations.” 

    The staff additionally found that the household registrations within the Bhilwara district village of Kanjar Basti, Pander, which had been presupposed to be up to date, had been poor in key particulars about what number of households are residing there. 

    NCW mentioned that the communities supplied additional proof that little one marriages are nonetheless widespread within the state, because the native media had reported such cases. “The district administration and police are totally in denial and have failed to address the issue,” a press release issued by the NCW mentioned.

    “Due to threats from the Panchayat and local government, the people are under pressure to conceal the true extent of child prostitution and trafficking,” it added and really helpful that the central authorities should represent an SIT to hold out the probe.

    During interplay with households, it was noticed that each household had six to 9 minor women dwelling beneath one roof. These women couldn’t clarify their relationship with others within the household. 

    “To establish the relationship, DNA tests on young girls and their respective families must be performed. It is crucial to rescue and provide proper rehabilitation to minor girls who have been coerced into forced prostitution,” it additional mentioned.

    The ladies’s panel additionally mentioned that Rajasthan appears to be each a supply and a vacation spot for the trafficking of girls and women for sexual exploitation, prostitution, and many others. 

    Suggesting that the state authorities ought to maintain a monitor file of each lady little one who’s born, it mentioned that enforcement companies have to be proactive in coping with such points. 

    “Economic livelihood activities and awareness programs pertaining to the mental and physical health of girls must be focused to improve the condition,” it added.

  • Rajasthan DGP claims protecting tabs on crimes towards girls amid ladies’ ‘public sale’ allegations

    By PTI

    JAIPUR: Rajasthan Director-General of Police ML Lather on Saturday stated the police had been protecting a watch on atrocities towards girls amid allegations of women being auctioned off on stamp paper in some districts.

    He stated the state authorities was delicate to crimes towards girls and particular consideration was being paid to forestall and examine such instances.

    The police are continuously monitoring and gathering intelligence at delicate locations concerning the trafficking of girls and minors, the police chief stated.

    “Earlier there was a social evil such as prostitution of women in some particular societies. These incidents have been controlled to a great extent by Rajasthan Police by keeping a constant vigil. As soon as information regarding these activities is received, legal action is immediately being taken,” he added.

    Referring to campaigns towards such crimes, Lather stated the police launched Operation Gudiya in Bhilwara district in 2019 in reference to the auctioning off of women.

    The police put a number of kidnappers behind bars, he stated, including that they had been working a prostitution racket from bases in Itunda, Pandher, Hanuman Nagar in Bhilwara and Napakheda and Jaswant Nagar in Sanwar police station space of Ajmer.

    ALSO READ | NCW types fact-finding crew to probe ‘public sale’ of women on stamp paper in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara

    The investigation additionally discovered the gang’s hyperlinks to Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The police performed a number of raids in these states and arrested a number of accused. They additionally rescued seven ladies, together with minors.

    A cost sheet within the case towards 25 accused has already been offered in courtroom, Lather stated in a press release.

    Rajasthan State Commission for Women has sought from the Bhilwara collector and Superintendent of Police a report amid allegations of women being auctioned off to settle disputes over mortgage repayments within the district.

    The National Commission for Women has additionally fashioned a two-member fact-finding crew to look into the allegations.

    JAIPUR: Rajasthan Director-General of Police ML Lather on Saturday stated the police had been protecting a watch on atrocities towards girls amid allegations of women being auctioned off on stamp paper in some districts.

    He stated the state authorities was delicate to crimes towards girls and particular consideration was being paid to forestall and examine such instances.

    The police are continuously monitoring and gathering intelligence at delicate locations concerning the trafficking of girls and minors, the police chief stated.

    “Earlier there was a social evil such as prostitution of women in some particular societies. These incidents have been controlled to a great extent by Rajasthan Police by keeping a constant vigil. As soon as information regarding these activities is received, legal action is immediately being taken,” he added.

    Referring to campaigns towards such crimes, Lather stated the police launched Operation Gudiya in Bhilwara district in 2019 in reference to the auctioning off of women.

    The police put a number of kidnappers behind bars, he stated, including that they had been working a prostitution racket from bases in Itunda, Pandher, Hanuman Nagar in Bhilwara and Napakheda and Jaswant Nagar in Sanwar police station space of Ajmer.

    ALSO READ | NCW types fact-finding crew to probe ‘public sale’ of women on stamp paper in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara

    The investigation additionally discovered the gang’s hyperlinks to Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The police performed a number of raids in these states and arrested a number of accused. They additionally rescued seven ladies, together with minors.

    A cost sheet within the case towards 25 accused has already been offered in courtroom, Lather stated in a press release.

    Rajasthan State Commission for Women has sought from the Bhilwara collector and Superintendent of Police a report amid allegations of women being auctioned off to settle disputes over mortgage repayments within the district.

    The National Commission for Women has additionally fashioned a two-member fact-finding crew to look into the allegations.

  • Ghaziabad girl who levelled ‘fabricated’ gang-rape cost arrested 

    By PTI

    GHAZIABAD: A lady who had allegedly levelled a “fabricated” gang-rape cost in an try and seize property was arrested on Saturday, a day after police booked her and three of her accomplices for dishonest and forgery.

    The Delhi girl had claimed that she was kidnapped and raped by 5 males for 2 days.

    “The woman was arrested by our police team. She was presented before a magistrate to record her statement. The court has sent her to 14 days in judicial custody,” Superintendent of Police (City-I) Ghaziabad Nipun Agarwal stated.

    Her accomplices Azad, Afzal and Gaurav have been arrested earlier.

    On Friday, police had stated that the lady, Azad, Afzal and Gaurav have been booked beneath Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections pertaining to dishonest, forgery and fraudulently utilizing real paperwork.

    They have been charged beneath IPC sections 420 (dishonest and dishonestly inducing supply of property), 467 (forgery of precious safety), 468 (forgery for goal of dishonest) and 471 (fraudulently utilizing as real doc which the particular person is aware of or has cause to consider to be solid), Circle Officer, City-2, Ghaziabad, Alok Dubey, had stated.

    ALSO READ | Gang-rape declare ‘fabricated’; girl’s allegation ploy to seize property: Ghaziabad police 

    Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal on Wednesday had stated that the 36-year-old girl was discovered wrapped in a jute bag, together with her arms and legs tied, and an iron rod was inserted in her personal elements.

    However, throughout a press convention on Thursday, the Ghaziabad police dismissed as “fabricated” the lady’s declare that she had been raped and brutalised by the 5 males and stated a conspiracy had been hatched over a dispute over a “small” property.

    Of the 5, 4 have been arrested.

    During the convention, when requested if a clear chit might be given to the 4 individuals, Inspector General (IG), Meerut, Praveen Kumar, had stated, “We have not got any evidence against them. Prima facie, in this case, no such incident has taken place. So, there is no question of getting evidence.”

    The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday had stated that contradictory statements have been made by the lady and her members of the family.

    On the ladies’s declare that she was kidnapped, IG Kumar had stated,” No. She had gone to a designated place at her own will. Chats analysed by police also show that money was also paid to individuals to publicise the case,” he had stated.

    Kumar had additionally stated that through the investigation, it was discovered that Azad’s telephone was switched off across the time the lady purportedly disappeared.

    On the property dispute, he stated the dispute was a couple of “small” property.

    The NCW had stated that police stated the incident was deliberate to implicate the 5 males, the preliminary suspects, who had a property dispute with the lady.

    ALSO READ | Woman who levelled ‘fabricated’ gang-rape cost booked together with 3 others

    “Evidence also suggests that (payment of) Rs 5,000 were also made to sensationalise the case in the media,” it stated.

    The property dispute is subjudice on the Karkardooma district court docket in Delhi.

    The current three suspects (Azad, Afzal and Gaurav) and the lady deliberate to implicate gang-rape expenses towards the 5 males, an NCW official had stated.

    IG Kumar had additionally stated that “a woman named Sameena gave the property to Azad in 2021 who in turn gave its power of attorney to a man named Deepak Joshi”.

    “There was talk about giving this property to the Delhi woman. The case regarding this was going on in the court,” the officer had stated.

    Authorities on the GTB Hospital had on Wednesday stated the lady’s situation is steady and no inner damage has been discovered.

    The NCW official had stated that “also, the hospital told us that in preliminary medical examination, no semen was found on the victim”.

    Police have additionally informed the fee that the Delhi girl’s declare that she had been raped and brutalised by 5 males is “false”, the official had stated.

    GHAZIABAD: A lady who had allegedly levelled a “fabricated” gang-rape cost in an try and seize property was arrested on Saturday, a day after police booked her and three of her accomplices for dishonest and forgery.

    The Delhi girl had claimed that she was kidnapped and raped by 5 males for 2 days.

    “The woman was arrested by our police team. She was presented before a magistrate to record her statement. The court has sent her to 14 days in judicial custody,” Superintendent of Police (City-I) Ghaziabad Nipun Agarwal stated.

    Her accomplices Azad, Afzal and Gaurav have been arrested earlier.

    On Friday, police had stated that the lady, Azad, Afzal and Gaurav have been booked beneath Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections pertaining to dishonest, forgery and fraudulently utilizing real paperwork.

    They have been charged beneath IPC sections 420 (dishonest and dishonestly inducing supply of property), 467 (forgery of precious safety), 468 (forgery for goal of dishonest) and 471 (fraudulently utilizing as real doc which the particular person is aware of or has cause to consider to be solid), Circle Officer, City-2, Ghaziabad, Alok Dubey, had stated.

    ALSO READ | Gang-rape declare ‘fabricated’; girl’s allegation ploy to seize property: Ghaziabad police 

    Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal on Wednesday had stated that the 36-year-old girl was discovered wrapped in a jute bag, together with her arms and legs tied, and an iron rod was inserted in her personal elements.

    However, throughout a press convention on Thursday, the Ghaziabad police dismissed as “fabricated” the lady’s declare that she had been raped and brutalised by the 5 males and stated a conspiracy had been hatched over a dispute over a “small” property.

    Of the 5, 4 have been arrested.

    During the convention, when requested if a clear chit might be given to the 4 individuals, Inspector General (IG), Meerut, Praveen Kumar, had stated, “We have not got any evidence against them. Prima facie, in this case, no such incident has taken place. So, there is no question of getting evidence.”

    The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday had stated that contradictory statements have been made by the lady and her members of the family.

    On the ladies’s declare that she was kidnapped, IG Kumar had stated,” No. She had gone to a designated place at her own will. Chats analysed by police also show that money was also paid to individuals to publicise the case,” he had stated.

    Kumar had additionally stated that through the investigation, it was discovered that Azad’s telephone was switched off across the time the lady purportedly disappeared.

    On the property dispute, he stated the dispute was a couple of “small” property.

    The NCW had stated that police stated the incident was deliberate to implicate the 5 males, the preliminary suspects, who had a property dispute with the lady.

    ALSO READ | Woman who levelled ‘fabricated’ gang-rape cost booked together with 3 others

    “Evidence also suggests that (payment of) Rs 5,000 were also made to sensationalise the case in the media,” it stated.

    The property dispute is subjudice on the Karkardooma district court docket in Delhi.

    The current three suspects (Azad, Afzal and Gaurav) and the lady deliberate to implicate gang-rape expenses towards the 5 males, an NCW official had stated.

    IG Kumar had additionally stated that “a woman named Sameena gave the property to Azad in 2021 who in turn gave its power of attorney to a man named Deepak Joshi”.

    “There was talk about giving this property to the Delhi woman. The case regarding this was going on in the court,” the officer had stated.

    Authorities on the GTB Hospital had on Wednesday stated the lady’s situation is steady and no inner damage has been discovered.

    The NCW official had stated that “also, the hospital told us that in preliminary medical examination, no semen was found on the victim”.

    Police have additionally informed the fee that the Delhi girl’s declare that she had been raped and brutalised by 5 males is “false”, the official had stated.

  • Dumka case: NCW says claims that police intentionally elevated sufferer’s age false

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: A fact-finding crew of the NCW has discovered the allegation that the Jharkhand Police intentionally elevated the age of the lady who died after being set ablaze by a person in Dumka district false.

    The discrepancy was as a result of “miscommunication” on the time of recording the sufferer’s dying declaration, the National Commission for Women stated.

    The accused allegedly poured petrol on the lady, who didn’t reciprocate his overtures, from outdoors the window of her room when she was sleeping and set her on fireplace in Dumka on August 23.

    The NCW had constituted a two-member fact-finding crew to inquire into the incident.

    In its report, the NCW stated the reported allegation that police elevated the age of the sufferer to guard the accused was discovered to be false.

    “The confusion regarding the age of the girl was created due to miscommunication at the time of recording of the dying declaration,” it stated.

    The NCW stated it had noticed that there was a discrepancy within the documentation and that the sufferer’s date of start talked about within the secondary college examination shall be deemed to be legitimate.

    “The confusion concerning the diploma of burn as alleged within the media stories was clarified after dialogue with completely different authorities.

    Phulo Jhano Medical College, Dumka had acknowledged the burns to be lower than 90 per cent, whereas the medical doctors of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi have knowledgeable that the burns have been 60-65 per cent,” it added.

    The fee famous that Phulo Jhano Medical College and RIMS lacked the fundamental infrastructure for the remedy of sufferers with extreme burns.

    “The State Government may be recommended to improve the hospitals’ infrastructure to provide the best treatment in such exigency,” it stated.

    The NCW additionally really helpful that the Jharkhand authorities could take steps to create consciousness amongst folks to method police concerning much less grievous issues to keep away from unlucky incidents sooner or later.

    “The police were requested by the team to take action as per the cyber law to protect the dignity of the deceased as several morphed photos of the deceased and accused were being circulated on social media,” it stated.

    Journalists current on the home of the deceased have been requested by the NCW crew to keep away from utilizing morphed pictures of their stories, the NCW stated.

    NEW DELHI: A fact-finding crew of the NCW has discovered the allegation that the Jharkhand Police intentionally elevated the age of the lady who died after being set ablaze by a person in Dumka district false.

    The discrepancy was as a result of “miscommunication” on the time of recording the sufferer’s dying declaration, the National Commission for Women stated.

    The accused allegedly poured petrol on the lady, who didn’t reciprocate his overtures, from outdoors the window of her room when she was sleeping and set her on fireplace in Dumka on August 23.

    The NCW had constituted a two-member fact-finding crew to inquire into the incident.

    In its report, the NCW stated the reported allegation that police elevated the age of the sufferer to guard the accused was discovered to be false.

    “The confusion regarding the age of the girl was created due to miscommunication at the time of recording of the dying declaration,” it stated.

    The NCW stated it had noticed that there was a discrepancy within the documentation and that the sufferer’s date of start talked about within the secondary college examination shall be deemed to be legitimate.

    “The confusion concerning the diploma of burn as alleged within the media stories was clarified after dialogue with completely different authorities.

    Phulo Jhano Medical College, Dumka had acknowledged the burns to be lower than 90 per cent, whereas the medical doctors of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi have knowledgeable that the burns have been 60-65 per cent,” it added.

    The fee famous that Phulo Jhano Medical College and RIMS lacked the fundamental infrastructure for the remedy of sufferers with extreme burns.

    “The State Government may be recommended to improve the hospitals’ infrastructure to provide the best treatment in such exigency,” it stated.

    The NCW additionally really helpful that the Jharkhand authorities could take steps to create consciousness amongst folks to method police concerning much less grievous issues to keep away from unlucky incidents sooner or later.

    “The police were requested by the team to take action as per the cyber law to protect the dignity of the deceased as several morphed photos of the deceased and accused were being circulated on social media,” it stated.

    Journalists current on the home of the deceased have been requested by the NCW crew to keep away from utilizing morphed pictures of their stories, the NCW stated.

  • National Commission for Women to carry out SOP on rescue and rehabilitation of trafficked women

    By Express News Service

    NEW DELHI: As every state has its personal guidelines and legal guidelines on rescue and rehabilitation of a trafficked girls, the National Commission for Women (NCW) plans to return out with a typical working process (SOP) for Anti Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) to cease human trafficking within the nation.

    The SOP will information not solely the police, girls welfare companies, however NGOs too in prevention, rescue and their rehabilitation additionally. In this regard, the NCW shall be holding numerous workshops with stakeholders, together with with completely different state police, to carry out a SOP which may very well be carried out all through the nation.

    The AHTUs, which was launched in 2007 by drawing personnel from the police and different associated departments, with the funding by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, is an built-in job drive. Speaking at a seminar on anti-human trafficking consciousness, NCW Chairperson, Rekha Sharma mentioned that their “focus is on prevention of trafficking” of women and girls.

    She mentioned that NCW has arrange its personal Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) with the intention to enhance effectiveness in tackling instances of human trafficking, elevating consciousness amongst girls and women, capability constructing and coaching of Anti-Trafficking Units and to extend responsiveness of regulation enforcement companies.

    Sharma mentioned they are going to search assist from all stakeholders to return out with a SOP, which is able to turn into a tenet in rescue and rehabilitation of girls. According to authorities information, 696 AHTUs have been established in numerous states and union territories within the nation until 2020.

    National Resource Centre of Human Trafficking, Raksha Shakti University, Ahmedabad advisor and skilled useful resource school Dr. PM Nair mentioned that there ought to be a single window for grievance redressals.

    He careworn the necessity for a joint coaching of not solely police, judiciary, prosecution division, however NGOs and different welfare companies, together with District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) additionally to create a synergy between them.

    Nair mentioned that Anti-Human Trafficking Cell ought to be set-up in faculties as there’s a want for a youth motion towards human trafficking. He mentioned these golf equipment – opened in lots of faculties in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu – won’t solely assist in prevention, however can even deal with demand.

    The former police officer, who’s a global skilled on human trafficking, mentioned that the structure of AHT Club in a faculties will create consciousness among the many youth, and can empower adolescents to know exploitation of all types, together with on-line.

    If males cease ‘demand’, there shall be no trafficking for sexual exploitation, he added.

  • Notice to UP police over girl’s loss of life

    By Express News Service

    NEW DELHI:  Taking cognisance of a lady discovered hanging from the wall of a personal hospital in Unnao in Uttar Pradesh, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Sunday requested the state police to arrest the accused individuals instantly. The household of the deceased has alleged that she was raped after which murdered.

    NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma has written to Uttar Pradesh DGP to file an FIR towards the accused individuals instantly. The panel has sought the arrest of all of the accused and a replica of the postmortem report. “Action taken must be apprised within seven days,” it mentioned.

    The physique of a lady, mentioned to be a nurse, was discovered hanging from the wall of a personal hospital, which opened final week, in Unnao on Saturday. Police have named three individuals, together with the proprietor of the hospital, as accused. Police, nonetheless, mentioned rape was not confirmed in the course of the post-mortem.