Murshidabad Violence: NCW Forms 4-Member Probe Team, Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar to Visit Affected Areas

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:26pm on 16 Apr 2025,Wednesday India

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has formed a four-member team to look into the recent violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar will lead the team. The group will visit Malda on April 18 and Murshidabad on April 19. Many women fled their homes and crossed the Bhagirathi River to find safety. Three people died and over 200 were arrested. The team will meet victims and local officials to understand what happened. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will also send a team for an on-the-spot probe. Reports will help stop such violence from happening again. (PC: PTI)

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