The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai district and sought a detailed action report from police within 5 days.
The commission has condemned the 'brutal assault' and highlighted the need for stronger preventive and protective mechanisms against such heinous crimes.
Commission chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has directed the Tamil Nadu DGP to ensure prompt registration of FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act, and immediately arrest all the accused.
A police official said a case has been registered under POCSO Act and three persons are being questioned in connection with the case.
AIADMK and BJP have blamed the DMK government for the increasing crimes against girls and women in the state.
