India, Feb. 4 -- Taking cognisance of a report published in Hindustan Times, the Punjab State Women's Commission on Wednesday directed a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) rank official to take immediate action against the social boycott of a family in Rogla village of Sangrur district.

In a directive to the Sangrur senior superintendent of police (SSP), the commission ordered immediate police intervention and summoned the involved parties.

The commission's notice stipulated that the investigation must be led by a DSP-level officer to ensure legal compliance. The panel has demanded an action-taken report and directed both parties, along with the village sarpanch, to appear at its office on February 5.

The panchayat and residents of ...