04/06/2026
The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognizance of a deeply disturbing matter concerning the alleged physical assault, public humiliation, indecent manhandling, and outraging of modesty of Scheduled Caste women by police personnel in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.
Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW, Smt. Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Director General of Police, Andhra Pradesh, directing immediate, impartial, and time-bound action in the matter. The Commission has sought a detailed Action Taken Report (ATR) within seven days.
The ATR has been sought on the status of the inquiry into the alleged misconduct, registration of cases under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), departmental and disciplinary action against the officials found responsible, and measures taken to prevent any further harassment, intimidation, or victimisation of the affected women and their families.
The Commission has also sought details regarding counselling, rehabilitation, legal assistance, and protection being extended to the victims, along with systemic measures to ensure gender-sensitive policing and adherence to legal safeguards for women, particularly those belonging to Scheduled Castes and other vulnerable communities.
The National Commission for Women has strongly condemned the alleged incident and stated that any act of violence, humiliation, or abuse of authority against women by law enforcement personnel is unacceptable and must invite strict accountability under law.
