NCW asks Gogoi 24-hr-helpline for women
July 18, 2012  16:13
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The National Commission for Women today submitted a list of  recommendations to Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on the July 10 molestation of a girl in the city.

"We submitted a list of recommendations including steps for rehabilitation of the victim, punishment of the culprits and other related matters," NCW chairperson Mamta Sharma said after meeting Gogoi.

"The incident is not only a serious issue. The entire world is watching us. We have asked the chief minister to ensure that not even a single culprit escapes scot free. We have to ensure that such incidents are not repeated," Sharma said.

The NCW also asked for counselling and medical assistance to the victim, a government job for her and proper rehabilitation and fast tracking of such cases in court. It also asked the state government to install CCTV cameras near bars and monitor them and increase police patrol.

"We have also asked the chief minister to set up a 24-hour helpline and women cells in all police stations across the state," Sharma said.
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