Shillong, June 24 -- The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo moto cognizance of a disturbing media report from Meghalaya, which details the alleged murder of a woman in Shillong by her husband, who reportedly used a stone to kill her and later wrapped her body in a blanket.

In a post on X, the NCW confirmed its intervention, stating, "The National Commission for Women has taken suo moto cognizance of a media report titled 'Shillong Woman Killed by Husband With Stone, Body Found Wrapped in Blanket.'"

NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the DGP, Meghalaya, directing immediate arrest of the accused and a fair, time-bound investigation under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

The Commission h...