New Delhi, June 16 -- The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday took Suo moto cognizance of the Barmer suicide case, in which a 31-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide after being blackmailed and threatened with rape.

In a post on X, the NCW said that its chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, has written to the Rajasthan DGP directing immediate intervention in the case.

The Commission has demanded a "fair and time-bound investigation and strict action against the accused" for allegedly blackmailing and giving rape threats to the women which led to suicide.

"Such incidents are a grave violation of a woman's dignity and safety. NCW has called for exemplary action to ensure justice and deterrence. An Action Taken Report has been deman...