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New Delhi:
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has expressed grave concern over the allegations made in opposition to Punjab minister Balkar Singh of participating in inappropriate sexual conduct and sought a immediate and neutral probe into the matter.
The allegations had been dropped at mild by BJP chief Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, who accused Balkar Singh, a member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), of participating in inappropriate sexual conduct.
According to Mr Bagga, Mr Singh was concerned in a sexual exercise throughout a video name with a lady in search of employment.
The NCW, led by its chairperson Rekha Sharma, has vehemently condemned the purported behaviour.
The NCW stated in a publish on X that Ms Sharma known as for pressing intervention from the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) to make sure a immediate and neutral investigation into the matter.
The NCW has requested a complete report on the incident to be submitted inside three days.
“The National Commission for Women is gravely disturbed by a Twitter post alleging inappropriate conduct by Punjab MLA Mr Balkar Singh. The reported acts, if substantiated, constitute serious violations under IPC sections 354 and 354B, directly affronting a woman’s dignity. @sharmarekha vehemently condemn such behavior and call for urgent intervention from @DGPPunjabPolice to ensure a prompt and impartial investigation. A comprehensive report to be submitted in 3 days,” the NCW stated in a publish on X.
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