The CPI(M) has approached the National Commission for Women (NCW) over alleged custodial torture and sexual abuse of its four women activists in West Bengal.<br/><br/> Party Politburo member Brinda Karat, who led the delegation to the NCW over the issue submitted a memorandum to NCW chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam in New Delhi yesterday. <br/><br/>She said, the Commission promptly constituted a team to probe the matter and assured urgent redressal of the complaint.<br/><br/>Mr Karat also attacked Mamata Banerjee-led government in the state over the issue, saying it is guilty of blatant violation of all standards to treat those in custody, particularly women prisoners. <br/>'''''<br/>
News On AIR | March 18, 2017 5:59 AM
CPI(M) approaches NCW over custodial torture, sexual abuse