Delhi violence: DCW seeks police report on sexual crimes reported during riots

Manglore Today News Network

New Delhi, Feb 29, 2020:   Delhi Commission for Women on Friday announced an inquiry into the sexual crimes against women which might have taken place during the riots in Delhi’s North East district earlier this week.

 

The commission has asked Delhi Police to submit a report on the sexual crimes cases reported during or after the riots in the affected areas by March 4. The DCW has said that it will monitor each complaint and provide the victims with proper help and support.

This comes after DCW chief Swati Maliwal visited riot-affected areas along with members of the commission on Thursday in northeast Delhi and interacted with hundreds of women, including a woman who was assaulted despite being nine months pregnant. Her house was also set on fire. Later, the woman gave birth to a baby boy at Al Hind hospital.

During the interaction, many women and girls had complained of lackadaisical approach of the Delhi Police during the riots.

The team, during its ground visit, saw several women being brought in at a local hospital in Mustafabad after having been injured in the riots.

A day after the visit, the commission has issued a notice to Delhi Police seeking complete details of all crimes against women and girls that occurred during the riots.

The commission has specifically inquired about the death of women in the riots and whether any sexual crimes were perpetrated upon any girl.

DCW Chief Swati Maliwal said, "The cases that the commission has learnt so far through its 181 helpline and on-ground visits are completely horrific. We have sought details of all crimes against women including murder and sexual violence (if any) that have occurred in the recent riots from Delhi Police. We intend to monitor these cases and provide support to the victims."

Courtesy:India Today