New Delhi, June 23 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo-motu cognisance of media reports detailing the alleged gang rape of a 20-year-old college student at Gopalpur sea beach in the Ganjam District of Odisha.

The NHRC took suo motu cognisance of the incident occurred on June 15 .

According to reports, the young woman had gone to the beach with a male friend to celebrate a festival when they were reportedly confronted by around ten individuals. The attackers allegedly overpowered the victim's companion and proceeded to assault her sexually.

In response to the severity of the incident and its implications for human rights, the NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Pol...