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Jharkhand: NCW chief flags 536 pending cases, seeks accountability in Nisha Bhagat death

Ranchi, Nov 11 (UNI) National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar today expressed concern over cases of violence against women in Jharkhand, saying the Commission had taken suo motu cognisance of tribal activist Nisha Bhagat's death and would take necessary steps to ensure justice.
Addressing the media in Ranchi, Rahatkar said the Commission had directed the state authorities to provide all information related to the investigation within the stipulated time. She said Bhagat's parents had made serious allegations and sought justice, which the Commission was examining.
Rahatkar said she had visited Gumla and met Bhagat's parents to hear their concerns. She pointed that the Commission would follow up on the case and seek accountability.
The NCW chairperson said more than 536 cases related to Jharkhand were pending before the Commission, which had taken suo motu cognisance in over 15 cases in the state. Responses from the authorities were still awaited in several matters, she said.
Referring to cases involving Rubika Pahadiya, Pushpa Munda and Rupa Tirkey, Rahatkar said the Commission had repeatedly sought information but had not received satisfactory responses.
She also said the Commission had written to the state Director General of Police seeking a meeting on these matters, but the meeting could not take place. A letter had also been sent to the Chief Minister urging sensitive and timely action on cases concerning women's safety, she added.
Rahatkar expressed concern over the absence of a functioning State Commission for Women in Jharkhand for the past six to seven years and stressed the need for prompt action and accountability in cases involving women and girls.
The Jharkhand Government has announced a CBI investigation into Bhagat's death, following demands from her family and political parties.
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