New Delhi, 08 January (H.S.): The National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognizance on Thursday of a viral video from Hubballi, Karnataka, allegedly showing police personnel assaulting a BJP woman activist during arrest, tearing her clothes in the process.

NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar issued a strongly worded condemnation, writing to the state's Director General of Police demanding action against the accused officers, immediate medical assistance, rehabilitation, and compensation for the victim.

She described the incident as a grave violation of the woman's dignity, personal liberty, and right to protection from gender-based violence.Rahatkar directed that if no FIR has been registered yet, one must be filed immediately, followed by a fair, transparent, and time-bound investigation including forensic analysis of video evidence.

Any proven official misconduct warrants strict departmental and criminal action, alongside ensuring the victim receives legal medical aid, psychological support, rehabilitation, and compensation.The controversy erupted over Keshavapur police station actions, with party workers alleging brutality and mistreatment during custody.

The viral footage shows the woman with torn clothes surrounded by policemen, sparking outrage and questions over police conduct during a voter list Special Intensive Revision (SIR) dispute involving a Congress councilor's complaint.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar