Thane, June 3 -- The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of the alleged abduction, repeated rape, forced abortion, and prostitution of a 15-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Thane.

NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) of Maharashtra to conduct an investigation, ensure the immediate arrest of the main accused, and provide strict punishment under relevant laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and the POCSO Act.

The NCW also emphasised the need for victim support and rehabilitation. A detailed action-taken report will be submitted within three days.

"Taking suo motu cognizance of a deeply disturbing report of the abduction, repeated rape, forced abort...