Balasore, July 13 -- The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Sunday said it has taken suo-motu cognisance of a "deeply disturbing" report from Odisha where a college student in Balasore attempted to set herself ablaze allegedly after facing harassment and asked the State Director General of Police (DGP) to take strict action against the culprits.

The NCW has sought an Action Taken Report to be submitted to the Commission within three days and asked the DGP to ensure a "fair and time-bound" investigation.

"The student, currently in critical condition with 90 per cent burns, has been shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Hon'ble Chairperson Ms Vijaya Raghavkar has strongly condemned the incident and directed the DGP Odisha to ensure a fair and...