India, June 17 -- The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday asked the Odisha director general of police (DGP) to conduct a swift and time-bound investigation into the gang rape of 20-year-old college student at the state's Gopalpur beach.

In a letter, NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar also asked Odisha DGP YB Khurania to ensure that compensation was paid to the rape survivor under Section 396 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita which requires states to come up with victim compensation schemes, and extend free medical and psychological support to the rape survivor.

"An Action Taken Report has been demanded within three days," NCW said in a statement.

Police said the 10 accused including four juveniles have been taken into custody. The...