NCW Urges Swift Action in Case of Viral Audio Abuse Scandal

The National Commission for Women criticizes Birbhum district police for an inadequate action taken report on a case involving Trinamool Congress leader Anubrata Mondal. The NCW demands a revised report and emphasizes the need for custodial investigation, while pointing out procedural lapses and differential treatment due to political influence.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has castigated the Birbhum district police for submitting a 'grossly inadequate' action taken report in relation to the case involving Trinamool Congress leader Anubrata Mondal, who allegedly verbalized 'filthy, unspeakable abuses' at a police officer in a widespread audio recording.

In a strongly articulated second letter sent to the Birbhum Superintendent of Police on Tuesday, the commission aired 'serious dissatisfaction' with the police's response and ordered the district authorities to provide a revised action taken report within five working days.

The letter, penned by NCW member Archana Majumdar, highlighted numerous procedural inconsistencies and urged the necessity for a custodial investigation, noting that the elite cannot receive preferential treatment under the law.

(With inputs from agencies.)