Report on women's abuse to be submitted to NCW by Mar 16

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 15:02 [IST]

Hazaribagh, Mar 11 (UNI) National Commission for Women(NCW) member Manju Hembrom today visited the two villages of the district where a few women were reportedly abused on March 4.

Talking to reporters here, after visiting Baihri and Chano villages, Ms Hembrom said the incident of abuse was confirmed by the victims. She further said that a report in this connection would be filed and submitted to NCW by March 16.

The Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police had also been questioned in this connection.

UNI

Topics: RIGHTS-JHARKHAND-NCW

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