<span style="color: #222222;">The National Commission for Women, NCW today launched a WhatsApp number 7217735372 to report cases of domestic violence, which have seen a rise during the lockdown period. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In a tweet, the Commission urged people to report such cases through messages on the number so that the agency can provide support and assistance to women in distress or experiencing domestic violence. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">It said, the number has only been launched for the period of COVID-19 lockdown till normal offices resume.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">National Commission of Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma recently said domestic violence complaints have been increasing by the day since the nationwide lockdown was imposed on March 25, with 69 complaints received just through email.</span><br />''