India, May 21 -- The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of alleged sexual coercion and harassment involving a youth wing office bearer of the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu and urged the state police to ensure prompt action.

NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar termed the allegations as "disturbing" and of "grave nature" in a letter urging the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police to ensure an immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation.

The statutory body asked the state police to register a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and submit a detailed Action Taken Report along with a copy of the FIR within three days.

It also stressed the need to ensure the safety of th...