India, March 7 -- The National Commission for Women (NCW) called for Punjabi pastor Bajinder Singh to be arrested after a woman alleged that he had sexually harassed, mentally tortured and intimidated her.

In a post on X, the NCW said, "Under the direction of Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, NCW has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports on Pastor Bajinder Singh, booked for sexual harassment in Jalandhar, Punjab.

The women's commission also urged authorities to take prompt and striction against Singh under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and to also provide protection for the victim.

A case has been registered against the pastor under sections 354 A (sexual harassment), 354 D (stalking) and 506 (criminal intim...