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NCW Chief Raises Women’s Safety Concerns in Jharkhand, Calls for State Accountability
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 04:32 PM
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The National Commission for Women has highlighted growing safety issues for women in Jharkhand and urged the state government to take responsibility.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) chief visited Jharkhand earlier this week and expressed serious concerns about the safety of women in the state.
During the visit, the NCW chairperson noted a rise in reported incidents involving women and highlighted gaps in law‑enforcement response and public awareness.
She urged the Jharkhand state government to strengthen policing, improve street lighting and ensure timely action against offenders.
The NCW has called for a comprehensive review of existing safety measures and a clear accountability framework for state authorities.
During the visit, the NCW chairperson noted a rise in reported incidents involving women and highlighted gaps in law‑enforcement response and public awareness.
She urged the Jharkhand state government to strengthen policing, improve street lighting and ensure timely action against offenders.
The NCW has called for a comprehensive review of existing safety measures and a clear accountability framework for state authorities.