NCW takes suo motu cognizance of report of girls allegedly assaulted at fake NCC camp in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri

New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): The National Commission for Women (NCW), has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that 13 girls were allegedly sexually assaulted at a fake NCC camp in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnigiri.

The body has directed the Director General of police to ensure a time-bound investigation and sought a detailed action report from the state police and state government within three days.

The NCW said in a post on X on August 21, “National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report titled “13 girls sexually abused at fake NCC camp” from Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. The commission has directed DGP Chennai to ensure a fair, time-bound investigation, booking the accused under relevant laws. A detailed action taken report has been sought from the police and the state govt within 3 days.”

Following the report, NCC stated on August 19, clarifying, that the personnel involved in the alleged incident have no connection with the National Cadet Corps.

“On 19 August, an incident of alleged sexual harassment of school girls attending a fake NCC camp by fake NCC persons in Bargur, Krishnagiri district Tamil Nadu was reported in the media. The reported incident does not pertain to any of the institutions registered/enrolled with the NCC. The personnel involved in the alleged incident have no connection with NCC. Also, no NCC camp was conducted in Krishnagiri District. This News is an unequivocal misinformation and obscuration of facts with a potential to be misconstrued as involvement of NCC personnel,” the statement said.

This comes amid nationwide protests over the murder and alleged sexual assault of a female trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal City of Kolkata on August 9.

The assault of a doctor has sent shockwaves across the country. Doctors have protested in many states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu, demanding justice and better security laws for healthcare professionals.

The case has been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation from the state police following an order from the Calcutta High Court.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Tuesday constituted a 10-member National Task Force to make recommendations on the prevention of violence and safe working conditions for medical professionals.