NCW takes suo motu cognisance of Morbi sexual exploitation case
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken notice of a serious case of alleged sexual exploitation in Morbi, Gujarat. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has called for immediate action from local authorities and a detailed report within a week. The commission emphasized the need for strict measures against such inhumane acts and support for the victims.
- ▪The NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of reports regarding the alleged sexual exploitation of a woman and her minor daughter.
- ▪NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has directed the Gujarat authorities to ensure immediate and impartial action.
- ▪The commission has requested a detailed action taken report within seven days.
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The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday (May 18, 2026) took suo motu cognisance of reports about alleged sexual exploitation and rape of a woman and her minor daughter by their landlord in Gujarat's Morbi district.NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Gujarat chief secretary and director general of police, directing them to ensure immediate, impartial and time-bound action in the matter. She sought a detailed action taken report (ATR) within seven days."The NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of extremely serious media reports regarding the alleged sexual exploitation and rape of a woman and her minor daughter in Morbi district of Gujarat," the commission said in a post on X.It said that according to media reports, the accused landlord allegedly sexually exploited the…
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