The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognizance in the case of a viral video from Hubballi, Karnataka, showing a female party worker allegedly being assaulted during arrest by police personnel.
The Commission has condemned the incident and issued a letter to the Karnataka Director General of Police in the matter. The DGP Karnataka has been asked to register an FIR and conduct a fair, impartial, and time-bound investigation in the case.
The official statement in this regard stated, “The National Commission for Women has taken a suo motu cognisance of a disturbing viral video from Hubballi, Karnataka, showing a female party worker allegedly being assaulted, her clothes torn during arrest by police personnel.”
“Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar strongly condemns the incident. Such conduct, if established, amounts to a grave violation of a woman’s dignity, personal liberty, and protection from gender-based violence. A letter has been sent to DGP Karnataka to register the FIR if not done,” the NCW said.
The NCW has further asked the DGP to conduct a fair, impartial, and time-bound investigation, including examination of video evidence; to initiate strict departmental and criminal action against erring officials, if misconduct is found; and ensure medical aid, psychological support, rehabilitation, and compensation to the victim as per the law.
Referring to the BJP’s criticism over the alleged assault and stripping case involving a woman worker, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said the party should not indulge in politics in the name of a woman and that the government stands by the statement issued by the Police Department