India News | NCW Condemns Murder of Pune Woman, Calls for Swift Justice

New Delhi [India], January 10 (ANI): The National Commission for Women (NCW) has condemned the murder of a 28-year-old woman in Pune by her colleague in a company parking lot. The Commission has directed the authorities to ensure fair and time-bound investigation.

The incident took place on Tuesday when the woman was attacked with a cleaver by her male colleague allegedly because she borrowed money from him under false pretences.

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"The National Commission for Women strongly condemns the brutal murder of a 28-year-old woman in Pune, reportedly attacked with a cleaver by her colleague in a company parking lot, while bystanders failed to intervene," NCW said in a post on X.

The NCW sought from the authorities a detailed action taken report, along with a copy of the FIR within two days.

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"Taking serious note of the incident, the Commission has directed the concerned authorities to book the accused under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and ensure a fair and time-bound investigation," NCW said.

"A detailed action taken report, along with a copy of the FIR, has been sought within 2 days. The Commission emphasizes the urgent need for accountability and swift justice in such cases," the Commission added. (ANI)

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